Cagliari and French striker, Yael Trepy, is in intensive care in hospital after he reportedly lost consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia.
Sardinian newspaper Unione Sarda, external reported that Trepy was airlifted to hospital after the incident at a villa on Sunday afternoon.
On Monday, Cagliari released a statement, stating that the 20-year-old is being treated at Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari.
“The club is in constant contact with the healthcare facility and the player’s family and is closely monitoring the progress of his condition,” said Cagliari.
“At this time, Cagliari Calcio’s thoughts are with Yael and his family. The club also requests the utmost respect for their privacy and will provide any updates when available.”
Cagliari players had the weekend off after they beat Arezzo 1-0 in the Coppa Italia on Friday, in which Trepy played 54 minutes.
Trepy was born in France and began his football development at the academy of Paris-based club US Creteil-Lusitanos. Cagliari signed the young forward in 2022.
He made his senior breakthrough last season, scoring one goal in eight Serie A appearances