Cagliari Striker Yael Trepy in Intensive Care After Near-Drowning in Sardinia
Cagliari striker Yael Trepy is in intensive care at the Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari after nearly drowning in a swimming pool in Sardinia on August 17, 2026. The 20-year-old French forward was airlifted to the facility following a loss of consciousness during a day off, according to a statement from Cagliari Calcio and reporting from Unione Sarda.
The incident occurs as the club prepares for the Serie A season opener against Parma this Saturday. Trepy had just started Friday’s Italian Cup match against Arezzo, playing 54 minutes in a 1-0 victory.
Medical Status and Incident Details at Costa Smeralda
According to La Repubblica, Trepy cannot swim and ended up in the deep end of a pool located at a mansion in the luxury Costa Smeralda region. Unione Sarda reported that the accident occurred during the afternoon and resulted in the striker losing consciousness. While initial tests performed at the hospital were reported as negative by Unione Sarda, the club confirmed that Trepy remains in intensive care.
Cagliari Calcio stated they are in constant contact with the healthcare facility and the player’s family, requesting privacy during the recovery process.
Tactical Impact on Cagliari’s Offensive Depth
During his debut campaign last season, Trepy scored once in eight appearances. He won the Italian equivalent of the FA Youth Cup in 2025, scoring in the final against AC Milan. The team finished 14th in Serie A last season.
Squad Outlook Heading Into Parma Opener
Cagliari players were granted two days off following the Arezzo victory and were scheduled to resume training today.
The trajectory of Trepy’s career—from a youth prospect to a Serie A starter—now depends on his recovery in Sassari. Cagliari brought Trepy into their youth academy system in 2022.
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