
Corinthians is very concerned about the health situation in Peru, due to the Guillain-Barré outbreak that is plaguing the Latin American country.
According to ESPN Brasil, the match against Universitários, on the 18th of this month, the second leg of the round of 16 of the South American Cup, is in danger of not taking place. Conmebol (South American Football Confederation) is following the evolution of the situation.
Peru is the victim of an outbreak of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare and serious neurological disease that attacks the immune and peripheral nervous systems, resulting in nerve inflammation and progressive muscle wasting, which can even lead to paralysis in the worst cases. acute.
Last Sunday, the country declared a national health emergency after four people were confirmed dead.
That's why Corinthians officials are worried, as they have to travel to Lima next week. Conmebol, adds ESPN Brasil, is following the development of events.
If the match cannot take place in Peru, there is a possibility that it will be played in a neutral country. Paraguay is a hypothesis.