Cagliari talent Trepy 'alert and cooperative' after waking up from coma
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Cagliari's young talent Trepy has woken from a coma and is reported to be alert and cooperative, in a positive development after his medical emergency.
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Attributed to original sourceYael Trepy has woken from a medically induced coma and shown no signs of neurological damage, two days after nearly drowning in a swimming pool while on a rest weekend in Sardinia.
According to the medical bulletin released by Sassari’s Santissima Annunziata hospital, doctors halted the 20-year-old’s neuromuscular blockade and gradually reduced his sedation on Tuesday, alongside a progressive reduction in ventilatory support.
“Maintaining optimal respiratory exchange allowed us to suspend mechanical ventilation and, in the afternoon, extubate the patient,” said Dr Stefania Milia, director of the hospital’s intensive care unit, with quotes via AlfredoPedulla.com .
On waking, the bulletin continued, Trepy “showed a full recovery of his state of consciousness: he is alert and cooperative and, at present, shows no evident neurological deficits,” with his respiratory and cardiovascular condition described as stable.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 07: Yael Trepy of Cagliari reacts during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Como 1907 at Stadio Sant’Elia on March 07, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Trepy incident occurred during Cagliari weekend off Trepy was hospitalised on Sunday after getting into difficulty in a swimming pool at a private villa in Porto Cervo, on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda, during a weekend off following Cagliari’s Coppa Italia win over Arezzo.
The French forward is reported to have ended up in the deeper end of the pool and inhaled a significant amount of water before being pulled out by those nearby.
He was intubated and airlifted to hospital, where a chest CT scan revealed large quantities of fluid in his lungs, prompting doctors to place him in an induced coma to manage his treatment.
Cagliari president Tommaso Giulini posted a message of support in the aftermath, and the club has asked for the family’s privacy to be respected.
Trepy remains in intensive care given the recent extubation and the lung picture associated with aspiration syndrome, with close clinical and respiratory monitoring continuing. Further updates on his condition will follow as the situation develops.
A product of Cagliari’s youth academy since 2022, Trepy scored twice in the 2024 Coppa Italia Primavera final win over Milan under current first-team coach Fabio Pisacane, before making his Serie A debut against Cremonese in January, scoring an equaliser four minutes after coming off the bench. He signed a contract extension through to 2030 in February.
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What happened
Cagliari youth player Trepy, who had been placed in an induced coma following a medical episode, has regained consciousness and is now described as alert and cooperative. The club had previously issued statements asking for privacy while the player received care. While the update is encouraging, the full extent of his condition and potential timeline for any return to football activity remains unclear. Cagliari are expected to provide further updates as his recovery progresses.
Chance analysis
Waking from a coma is an undeniably positive step in Trepy's recovery, and the fact that he is alert and cooperative suggests the medical team has managed the situation effectively. For Cagliari, however, the focus will remain firmly on the player's health rather than any sporting return, and the club will likely continue to shield the young talent from public scrutiny. The episode serves as a sobering reminder of the physical risks young players face, even before reaching the professional first team.
Positive development for Cagliari's youth setup regarding Trepy's health, but no immediate sporting impact on the senior team.