Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 17 Aug 2026
Cagliari's Trepy in ICU After Drowning Scare
Cagliari striker Yael Trepy is fighting for his life after a near-drowning in Porto Cervo.


Y. Trepy
player
Player
Yael Trepy
Club
Cagliari
Incident
Near drowning in swimming pool
Hospital
Santissima Annunziata Hospital, Sassari
What happened. Cagliari striker Yael Trepy, 20, is in intensive care after nearly drowning in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo. He was airlifted to hospital and the club has asked for privacy.
- Trepy had started Cagliari's Coppa Italia match against Arezzo on Friday.
- He made his Serie A debut last season, scoring one goal in eight appearances.
- Club says it is in constant contact with medical facility and family.
“The club asks for the utmost respect for their privacy and will provide any updates when they become available.”
— Cagliari Calcio
Cagliari players were due to return to training ahead of their Serie A opener against Parma next weekend.
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