In a shocking revelation to the Korean soccer world, two members of the Brazilian national team visiting Korea tested positive for the new coronavirus and had to undergo quarantine treatment. Just on June 2, the Brazilian team will be in Seoul
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Stadium for a warm-up match against South Korea, followed by a trip to Japan to face the Japanese national team on June 6th.
Recall that on May 26, 17 Brazilian players and a host of staff members, including Neymar and Thiago Silva, arrived in South Korea, with the total number of Brazilian team members expected to exceed 65 people.
In view of the high turnover of personnel, Brazil
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A professional bodyguard company was specially hired in South Korea. A Brazilian national team official revealed on the 28th: "Two national team staff members tested positive for the new coronavirus and are currently in quarantine in their hotel."
However, the Brazilian players have not shown any symptoms of infection for the time being. In the training on the 28th, all 20 players who just arrived in South Korea joined the training without any problems. In the coming days, Brazil will welcome seven more players, including Champions League finalists Vinicius, Rodrigo, Casemiro, Militão, Fabinho and Alisson, who will take flights to South Korea after the match. Brazilian team officials emphasized that the health of these players is also of great concern.
