Cagliari Striker Trepy in Intensive Care After Pool Incident

Cagliari striker Yael Trepy is in intensive care after nearly drowning in a swimming pool during a day off, the Serie A club confirmed on Monday. The 20-year-old French forward was airlifted to the Santissima Annunziata Hospital in Sassari, Sardinia, following the incident.

The club stated it is in constant contact with the medical facility and the player's family, closely monitoring his condition. "At this time, all of Cagliari Calcio's thoughts are with Yael and his family," the official statement read. The team requested "the utmost respect for their privacy" and said updates would be provided when available.

According to reports from Italian media, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at a mansion in the Porto Cervo area of Sardinia. Trepy, who is not a strong swimmer, was found in the deep end of the pool and lost consciousness before being transported to hospital by helicopter. Medical tests performed at the hospital were reported to be negative.

The accident happened while the Cagliari squad was on a two-day break following their Coppa Italia match against Arezzo on Friday, August 14. Trepy had started that game and played 54 minutes in the 1-0 victory. Players were...