Luxembourg in ICU for lung infection: Concern in Brazilian football

SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Renowned Brazilian coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo is hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) due to a lung infection, according to sources close to the coach this Friday.Luxembourg, 73 years old, was transferred to a medical center in Palmas, the capital of the state of Tocantins, after presenting health problems during the night. After medical evaluations, the infection was confirmed and it was decided to admit him to intensive care, where he is receiving treatment with antibiotics.

Highlighted Career

The experienced strategist, who led the Brazilian national team between 1998 and 2000, has a long and successful career in football, being recognized as one of the most successful coaches in the country.

• Flamengo
• Palmeiras
• Santos
• Cruzeiro
• Atlético Mineiro
• Grêmio
• Fluminense
• Vasco da Gama

Also, he had a brief international experience with Real Madrid in 2005.His last stage as a coach was in 2023 with Corinthians, a team he managed for the third time before being dismissed after a series of unfavorable results.Recently, Luxembourg had focused its efforts on politics, announcing its candidacy for the Senate for the state of Tocantins, marking a new chapter in his professional life.So far, no further details have been provided about their health condition, while their environment awaits their recovery.