As Brazil prepare for their World Cup round of 16 clash with Korea, with Neymar doubtful and Jesus and Teles out of action, in the Latin American country anxiety is mounting over the state of Pelé's health.[/B]
The legendary ace has been back in hospital since last Wednesday, with reports stating that he arrived in an ambulance and was swollen all over his body and in heart failure.
The first denial of the seriousness of his condition was made by his daughter Kelly Nascimento who a few hours after he was admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo stated: "there was no emergency admission or deterioration of his health. He is in hospital in order to adjust his medication'.
However, there have been new reports that the "King" was not responding to the chemotherapy (last year he had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon) he has been undergoing in recent months and this has caused further problems, with the official hospital statement not confirming the specific information but referring to a respiratory infection.
"Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted to Albert Einstein last Tuesday (29/11) for reassessment of chemotherapy for the colon tumor detected in September 2021.
The medical team diagnosed a respiratory infection, which has been treated with antibiotics. The response was adequate and the patient, who remains in a common room, is in stable condition with general improvement in health. The veteran ace will remain in hospital for the next few days for continued treatment."
Source: protothema.gr
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