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Cagliari Striker in Critical Condition After Near-Drowning

Yael Trepy (20) is hospitalized in intensive care in Sassari following an incident at a pool on the Costa Smeralda, with the club confirming it is monitoring his condition.

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Summary
  • Cagliari striker Yael Trepy (20) is in critical condition after nearly drowning in a pool.
  • The incident occurred on Sunday around 6 p.m. on the Costa Smeralda, and the player cannot swim.
  • He was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital in Sassari, where he is in intensive care.
  • Cagliari confirmed the news in a statement and is monitoring the player's condition in contact with his family.

Cagliari's young French striker, Yael Trepy, is in critical condition in intensive care after nearly drowning in a villa pool on the Costa Smeralda on Sunday. The news was confirmed on Monday morning by the club itself via an official statement.

Pool Incident and Emergency Transport

According to the reconstruction of events reported by ANSA, the 20-year-old footballer fell into the deeper end of the pool at around 6 p.m. Trepy reportedly got into difficulty because, according to available information, he cannot swim.

After being pulled from the water, emergency services intervened due to the severity of the situation. The player was intubated and airlifted by helicopter to the Santissima Annunziata hospital in Sassari, where he was placed in the intensive care unit.

Club Issues Statement

Cagliari Calcio released an official statement, as reported by Corriere della Sera, confirming that their player is hospitalized: "Cagliari Calcio announces that footballer Yael Trepy is currently admitted to the Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari, where he is in intensive care."

The statement further notes that the club is in constant contact with the medical facility and the player's family, and is closely monitoring the evolution of his condition. The club also requested respect for the family's privacy and announced that it will release further information as it becomes available.

Promising Career

Trepy made his Serie A debut last season for Cagliari, scoring an equalizer in the final moments of a match against Cremonese. On Friday, just a day before the incident, he started in the Italian Cup match in which Cagliari defeated Arezzo.

FAQ
Who is Yael Trepy? +
Yael Trepy is a 20-year-old French striker who plays for Cagliari and made his Serie A debut last season.
What happened to Yael Trepy? +
Trepy nearly drowned in a villa pool on the Costa Smeralda after falling into the deep end; he was pulled from the water and rushed to the hospital.
Where is Trepy hospitalized? +
He is hospitalized at the Santissima Annunziata hospital in Sassari, where he is in the intensive care unit.
How did the club react to the incident? +
Cagliari issued a statement confirming the player is in intensive care, that they are in contact with the family and hospital, and requested privacy.

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