Cagliari talent Trepy released from hospital 10 days after near-drowning incident
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Cagliari's young player Trepy has been discharged from hospital ten days after nearly drowning, with the club confirming he is now recovering.
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Attributed to original sourceCagliari talent Yael Trepy has been released from hospital 10 days after he nearly drowned in a swimming pool, and can continue his recovery at home.
The 20-year-old was set to start in the opening Serie A match of the season, having already played in the Coppa Italia first round.
However, during a day off from training, he got into difficulty in the deep end of the pool at a rented villa and was rushed to hospital in critical condition on August 17.
He was placed in an induced come to make it easier for the doctors to remove the sheer amount of water in his lungs.
Trepy has made rapid recovery Cagliari striker Yael Trepy in hospital after he almost drowned in a pool (@cagliaricalcio) Fortunately, Trepy is making a rapid recovery and was moved out of the intensive care unit at Santissima Annunziata Hospital in Sassari on August 21.
Cagliari confirm that the player has now been released from hospital , accompanied by his mother, giving a warm embrace to the doctors who had looked after him.
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) “The patient is released today in overall good condition, after a significant and progressive improvement,” explained director of pneumology Pietro Pirina.
“The tests showed enough improvement that it allowed us to plan his release without concern.”
It is not clear when he will be able to return to training, but Trepy had a huge scare and the situation could’ve been far worse if the ambulance hadn’t arrived so quickly to provide first aid.
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What happened
Cagliari have confirmed that their young talent Trepy has been released from hospital following a near-drowning incident that occurred ten days ago. The club reported the positive update on the player's condition, indicating he is now out of danger and continuing his recovery. The exact circumstances of the incident were not detailed in the announcement, but the news marks a significant relief after initial concerns about the player's health. It remains unclear when Trepy could return to football activity.
Chance analysis
Cagliari can breathe a sigh of relief as young talent Trepy has been discharged from hospital after a frightening near-drowning ordeal. While the club and fans will be grateful for this positive development, the priority now shifts to a careful recovery process, and questions will linger about when — or if — the player can return to competitive football. For a squad developing its next generation, having Trepy back healthy is the main objective, with timelines to be determined in the coming weeks.
Trepy's availability remains uncertain following a serious health scare, though his hospital release is a positive step in recovery.