Cagliari forward Trepy in ICU after near-drowning

Cagliari said on Sunday that forward Yael Trepy is being treated in intensive care after a near-drowning incident in Sardinia. The club said the 20-year-old French player is hospitalised in Sassari, and that medical teams are continuing treatment.

According to Cagliari, Trepy was pulled from a swimming pool in Porto Cervo before being transported to hospital. The club added that doctors placed him in a medically induced coma as part of efforts to stabilise his condition.

Hospital care in Sassari and limited details

Officials confirmed that Trepy is receiving medical care Officials confirmed that Trepy is receiving medical care but did not provide information on how the incident occurred. Cagliari also asked for privacy for the player and his family while recovery efforts continue. The club said it remains in contact with medical personnel and will share further updates as the situation develops. No timeline was provided for changes in his condition or for any potential discharge. Incident follows Coppa Italia minutes on Friday The near-drowning happened shortly after Trepy appeared in a Coppa Italia match on Friday. He played 54 minutes in Cagliari’s 1-0 win over Arezzo.

Yael Trepy

In its statement, Cagliari said it is closely monitoring the player’s condition, leaving his immediate availability uncertain. The club said any decisions about football-related activity would depend on medical assessments, which have not been detailed.

Trepy’s background at Cagliari

Trepy joined Cagliari’s academy in 2022 after arriving from Union Sportive Creteil, a Paris-based team. During the previous Serie A season, he made eight appearances and scored one.

Italian media reports said Trepy needed assistance after swallowing a significant amount of water in the pool. Those reports also said doctors later used a medically induced coma as part of treatment, consistent with the stabilisation measures the club confirmed.

Club preparations continue as medical updates awaited

Cagliari said its immediate focus is on the player’s recovery and the medical team’s evaluation, even as preparations for the Serie A campaign continue. The club’s statement did not describe the circumstances of the incident, aligning with its request for privacy.

For the team, the situation also touches on squad planning because Trepy’s return-to-play outlook remains unclear. Cagliari said it will communicate more when it receives updated information from the hospital.