Cagliari youth talent Trepy saved from drowning after rapid rescue
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A Cagliari youth-team player named Trepy was saved from drowning following a rapid emergency response.
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Attributed to original sourceCagliari talent Yael Trepy is breathing without oxygen after coming out of a coma, as the hospital confirms ‘getting help rapidly was decisive’ after he nearly drowned in a pool.
The 20-year-old striker had played in the Coppa Italia match against Arezzo on August 14, starting for his side in the 1-0 victory sealed by Alessandro Deiola’s penalty.
Just two days later, he was rushed to hospital in critical condition after getting into difficulty in the deep end of the pool at a private villa in Porto Cervo, Sardinia.
He inhaled a significant amount of water before his difficulty was spotted and he was dragged out of the pool, then was intubated and airlifted to hospital, where he was placed in an induced coma to manage the removal of the fluid from his lungs.
Trepy out of induced coma CAGLIARI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Yael Trepy of Cagliari inspect the pitch before the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SS Lazio at Stadio Sant’Elia on February 21, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Fortunately, Trepy has been taken out of the coma , is now breathing without the assistance of oxygen, and has even started eating and drinking again.
Stefania Milia, the director of the Intensive Care Unit at the SS Annunziata hospital in Sassari held a press conference to give updates on the player’s situation.
“Getting help rapidly was decisive,” she confirmed, as the ambulance arrived within five minutes to provide first aid.
“He has no evident neurological deficits, but needs to be kept under observation for the time being.”
CREMONA, ITALY – JANUARY 08: Yael Trepy of Cagliari celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Giovanni Zini on January 08, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images) There was one very reassuring revelation about the first thing Trepy said to his doctors.
“He corrected me, because I couldn’t pronounce his name properly.”
It is not clear when Trepy will be back on the field, but the situation could’ve been far, far worse in the circumstances.
The striker joined the Cagliari youth academy in January 2023 and has now made nine senior appearances for the team, scoring one goal.
@tommasogiulini : “Ringrazio tutto il personale sanitario e in primis la dottoressa Milia. C’è stato un grande esempio di tempestività e competenza, i soccorsi sono arrivati meno di cinque minuti dopo l’accaduto, bastava poco di più per avere una situazione molto più grave”.
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What happened
A young talent from Cagliari's youth setup, identified as Trepy, was rescued after a drowning incident. Quick action by responders ensured the player was saved, and he is reported to be safe. The incident highlights the risks young athletes can face off the pitch and the importance of swift emergency intervention. Details on the exact circumstances of the incident remain limited.
Chance analysis
The news that Cagliari youth player Trepy was rescued from a drowning incident is first and foremost a human story — a reminder that footballers, even at academy level, face real-life dangers away from the pitch. For Cagliari, the immediate concern will be the welfare of the young player and his family, with any footballing consequences likely secondary until further updates emerge on his condition.
Trepy's availability for Cagliari youth-team activity may be affected depending on his recovery, though the incident is primarily a welfare event rather than a sporting one.