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Tabarez to continue as Uruguay boss despite illness

Oscar Tabarez insists he will continue as Uruguay coach despite battling with illness. 

The 69-year-old was forced to use a mobility scooter and a walking stick during the Copa America Centenario last month as Uruguay were eliminated in the group stages. 

Uruguay lost to Mexico and Venezuela in Group C to miss out on the quarter-finals in the United States, but managed to defeat Jamaica 3-0 in a dead rubber. 

"I will continue [as Uruguay coach]. At least until the results say otherwise," the 69-year-old, who has been in charge of Uruguay for almost a decade, told Ovacion. 

"When you are coach you know you are displayed by the results."

Tabarez also sought to clarify his condition - which was reported to be Guillain-Barre syndrome - saying he is suffering from "chronic neuropathy".

"My illness I have talked about with who I need to talk about it with," he said. "All the higher ups at the AUF knew that I had to move around in a cart. 

"There are days where I am better than others. There are some days where I can move on my own, some others no. 

"Still, nothing changes with my job, or dealing with players."