Cagliari Striker Yael Trepy Discharged After Near-Drowning and ICU Stay

In mid-August 2026, Yael Trepy, a young French striker for Cagliari, suffered a serious accident while at a swimming pool in Sardinia. According to La Repubblica and other Italian outlets, Trepy nearly drowned in a private pool at Costa Smeralda while preparing for an upcoming match.

He was quickly rescued but had lost consciousness at the scene. Emergency services airlifted him to Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari, where he was admitted to intensive care in critical condition. Early reports from outlets like ANSA.it and the BBC described him as being placed in an induced coma to stabilize his breathing and protect his brain.

On August 17, 2026, news broke across Italian and European media that Trepy was in intensive care after the near-drowning. The club and medical staff did not provide full details but confirmed the seriousness of his condition. The following day, outlets such as Adnkronos and BBC Sport reported that Trepy was still sedated and on a ventilator, with his prognosis "guarded."

By August 18, encouraging signs began to emerge. Reports from Fanpage and ANSA.it stated that Trepy had been extubated and was awake and responsive after roughly 48 hours in a medically induced coma. Medical staff assured the public there were no signs of neurological damage, and Trepy was able to breathe on his own and communicate with family and doctors.

On August 21, Fanpage and L'Équipe confirmed that Trepy had been moved out of intensive care and into the pneumology department, where he continued his recovery. He expressed gratitude to the hospital staff, gifting them a Cagliari jersey.

By August 27, outlets including ANSA.it and La Repubblica reported that Trepy had been officially discharged from hospital. He left in good condition, accompanied by his mother, and was described as smiling and optimistic about his future.

Yael Trepy is now out of hospital and in good health, according to multiple Italian and French sources. He spent eleven days under medical care, much of it in intensive care, but made a steady and full recovery. Trepy has publicly expressed his intention to return to football once he completes his rehabilitation.

His club, Cagliari, and the wider football community have welcomed the news, which marks a positive end to a dramatic and worrying episode.

The main question now is when Trepy will be able to return to competitive football. While he is out of hospital and optimistic, his exact timeline for rejoining training or matches has not been announced. Cagliari and Trepy will likely prioritize a careful recovery process before setting a date for his comeback.