Cagliari striker Trepy improves breathing after pool accident

In the quiet Intensive Care Unit of SS Annunziata Hospital in Sassari, 20‑year‑old Cagliari striker Yael Trepy lies under pharmacological sedation, yet doctors report a measurable improvement in his respiratory function after the swimming‑pool incident that saw him airlifted on Sunday, August 16, to the hospital.

Medical update on Trepy's condition

Hospital officials said the 20‑year‑old remains under pharmacological sedation and is mechanically ventilated through airway intubation. Compared with the severe respiratory failure detected upon admission, doctors have observed an improvement in his respiratory function. The Frenchman was airlifted to the SS Annunziata Hospital in Sassari on Sunday, August 16, after the swimming‑pool incident.

The patient is afebrile, and antibiotic therapy along with microbiological investigations are ongoing. Cardiovascular function has remained stable throughout his intensive care stay.

Following radiological examinations and a lung ultrasound today, clinicians plan a gradual reduction in sedation, contingent on confirmed respiratory improvement. They will then assess his clinical response to adjust treatment further.

Despite these positive signs, the prognosis is described as guarded, and the hospital will issue further updates only if significant changes occur. Cagliari Calcio has asked the public to respect the privacy of Trepy and his family during this period.

Recent on‑field activity and upcoming match

Trepy, who made his Serie A debut last season, recorded one goal in eight top‑flight appearances. On Friday 14, two days before the pool incident, he started the Coppa Italia tie against Serie B side Arezzo, playing 54 minutes in a 1‑0 Cagliari victory.

Cagliari’s next Serie A fixture will be an away match at Parma on Saturday, August 22, marking the club’s 2026‑27 campaign opener. The striker’s availability for that game remains uncertain pending his medical progress.