Corinthians in Crisis: Divided Locker Room and Challenges Ahead

Corinthians is going through a complicated phase, and everything indicates that the dressing room is divided. According to columnist Samir Carvalho, from UOL, the situation is tense among the players, mainly because of Memphis Depay.

A Squad That Doesn’t Get Along

According to Samir, the main issue for anyone who will take over the position of head coach again is internal conflicts. He comments:

“Corinthians’ squad is split. The players don’t speak the same language. I’m talking here about a conversation with an athlete who was bothered by Raniele’s decision to take Instagram down to avoid pressure. This is a clear sign that things aren’t good over there.”

And it’s not only that—Memphis Depay is also stirring up chatter behind the scenes. Samir says that the player’s contract renewal ended up generating discontent within the squad.

The Root of the Problem

This atmosphere of uncertainty, according to Samir, came from issues related to the club’s football management and the debates surrounding Depay’s renewal. He made it clear that not all the players are united around the same view, which only makes the situation worse.

A New Coach for a New Hope?

Samir also brings an interesting piece of information about Corinthians’ upper management. They believe that a possible return of Ramón Díaz could be the solution. According to him, the upper management thinks Ramón has the authority needed to put the house in order and make tough decisions, such as keeping Memphis on the bench if necessary.

“Corinthians’ top brass believes Ramón has the authority to put the house in order and even veto Memphis from the starting XI if it’s needed.” - Samir Carvalho

So, the question is: with so many challenges ahead and a divided dressing room, who will be chosen to fix the situation at Corinthians? Let’s follow the next chapters of this soap opera.