Cagliari's Trepy in intensive care after pool incident
August 17, 2026 20:15
Cagliari forward Yael Trepy, 20, is in intensive care after losing consciousness in a swimming pool on Sardinia. The club said he is being treated at Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari after being airlifted to hospital following the incident on Sunday afternoon.
Reports say Trepy was in a villa pool with friends and may have encountered difficulty after reaching a part of the pool where he could not touch the bottom. Cagliari confirmed it is in regular contact with the hospital and the player’s family and asked for privacy.
KEY CONTEXT
- Trepy has been with Cagliari since joining their youth setup in 2022; he began his youth career with US Créteil-Lusitanos.
- He played 54 minutes in Cagliari’s Coppa Italia win over Arezzo on Friday; the squad had the weekend off afterward.
- Last season Trepy scored once in eight Serie A appearances.
WHY IT MATTERS
The player’s condition is a human and sporting concern for Cagliari as a homegrown forward who has recently featured in first-team action. The club’s statement highlights ongoing liaison with medical staff and the family, underlining the immediate priority is his health and recovery rather than football matters.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- The club has said it will provide updates when available; monitor official Cagliari communications for further medical bulletins.
- Any confirmation about the exact cause of the pool incident or Trepy’s prognosis will come from the healthcare facility or the club’s official statements.
KEY FACTS
- Player: Yael Trepy, 20, striker for Cagliari.
- Incident: Lost consciousness in a swimming pool on Sardinia; reported difficulty in a deep area of the pool.
- Transported by air to Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari and is in intensive care.
- Club role: Played in the Coppa Italia match against Arezzo on Friday (54 minutes); scored once in eight Serie A appearances last season.
- Club action: Cagliari is in contact with the hospital and the player’s family and has requested privacy.