The Corinthians coach, Boca’s rival in the Copa Libertadores, has been positive for Covid and some players have symptoms.

The technical director of Corinthians, the Portuguese Vitor Pereiratested positive for Covid-19 and some players had matching symptoms at the start of Tuesday’s game against Boca Juniors for the Copa Libertadores.

The Portuguese coach, who took over two months ago, has undergone a new test that has ruled he can attend tomorrow on the bench of substitutes for Timao for the duel against Boca for the third date of Group E.

Concern over the São Paulo team also passes through the stadium some soccer players showed symptoms that matched the disease.

President Duilio Monteiro Alves spoke this afternoon at a press conference -the presence of DT was also announced- and detailed the names of the affected players.

Goalkeeper Cássio was left out of the classic against Palmeiras due to flu symptoms and striker Willian developed a fever and was treated. In addition, Colombians Víctor Cantillo, Paulinho and Róger Guedes have also had symptoms in recent days.

For this reason, the club is awaiting the results of the Covid-19 tests to announce the squad roster.

Corinthians will host Boca Juniors at 9:30 pm this Tuesday at the Arena de San Pablo stadium for the third group E date of the Copa Libertadores de América.

Source: Telam