Memphis Depay explains using his phone on the bench during Corinthians’ 1-1 draw with Flamengo, citing medical communication after an early substitution.
Depay Clarifies Mobile Phone Use During Corinthians Match
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Memphis Depay explains using his phone on the bench during Corinthians' 1-1 draw with Flamengo, citing medical communication after an early substitution.
Depay Addresses Phone Incident Amidst Injury
Memphis Depay, the Netherlands forward and Corinthians striker, has provided an explanation after being seen using a mobile phone on the substitutes’ bench during a recent Brazilian top-flight match. The incident occurred during Corinthians’ 1-1 draw with Flamengo, where Depay was substituted in the 22nd minute.
Television cameras captured Depay using his phone in the second half, prompting questions regarding the forward’s actions during the game. Depay, who joined Corinthians in September 2024, addressed the situation via a statement on X, clarifying the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to Depay, the phone use was strictly for communication with medical staff in the Netherlands regarding his fitness. He stated, “Just to clarify my moment with the phone was pure to communicate with the medical staff in the Netherlands at that moment.” Depay further explained that he chose to support his team from the bench rather than remain in the dressing room following his injury. He also expressed disappointment with the match result and said he will “keep working for better days.”
Key talking points
- Depay used his phone on the bench during Corinthians’ 1-1 draw with Flamengo
- He clarified the phone use was to update Dutch medical staff on his fitness
- Depay was substituted in the 22nd minute due to injury
- He expressed disappointment with the result and focus on recovery
