Universitario and Corinthians will face off in the coming days to win a ticket to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana. After losing the first leg, Jorge Fossati’s team will be aiming for a comeback at the Monumental; In the midst of this panorama, however, coach Vanderlei surprised Luxemburgo by refusing to play in Lima because the Minsa had declared a health emergency due to Guillain-Barré syndrome.
The Timao strategist’s words had an impact on the board and the institution continues to insist that Conmebol make a stadium change.
Universitario and Corinthians play on Tuesday 18 July. Photo: Twitter/Gustavo Peralta
“Corinthians sent a new letter to Conmebol yesterday asking that the second leg against Universitario not be played in Lima due to Guillain-Barré syndrome, although the Minsa has already made it clear that there is no danger and that caution is required” , said the journalist Gustavo Peralta.
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What did Corinthians say about Universitario rematch?
After Corinthians’ painful victory in the first leg, their coach used the press conference to express his concerns about the health emergency in Peru.
“Peru is a sister country. I’ve been there several times, it’s very nice. But regardless of the country, an outbreak is an outbreak. Any country that has a decree must be respected. We’re not guinea pigs,” he said.
How was the University vs. Corinthians first leg?
When do they play Universitario vs. Corinthians?
The second leg between Universitario and Corinthians, which will determine qualification for the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, will be played on Tuesday 18 July at the Monumental U Marathon Stadium from 19:00 (Peruvian time).