Trepy’s ‘improvement in respiratory function’ after swimming pool incident | OneFootball

The SS Annunziata Hospital, where Yael Trepy is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, says the Cagliari starlet ‘remains under pharmacological sedation’ but has shown an ‘improvement in respiratory function compared with the severe respiratory failure detected upon his admission.’

Cagliari and the SS Annunziata Hospital of Sassari have provided a medical update on 20-year-old striker Trepy.

The Frenchman was airlifted to the hospital on Sunday, August 16, following an incident at the swimming pool.

Official medical update on Cagliari striker Trepy

“The young patient, Yael Trepy, is being treated in the Emergency and Intensive Care Unit of the SS Annunziata Hospital, remains under pharmacological sedation and is being mechanically ventilated through airway intubation, with an improvement in respiratory function compared with the severe respiratory failure detected upon his admission,” the hospital said on Tuesday morning via Cagliari’s official website.

“He is afebrile. Antibiotic therapy and microbiological investigations are ongoing. Cardiovascular function remains stable.

“Today, following a reassessment through radiological examinations and a lung ultrasound, and provided that the improvement in respiratory function is confirmed, a gradual reduction in sedation is planned, with subsequent assessment of the patient’s clinical response.

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 prognosis remains guarded. Any further updates will be provided in the event of significant changes in the patient’s clinical condition.

“Cagliari Calcio reiterates its appeal to respect the privacy of the player and his family. Any further updates will be communicated when available.”

Trepy made his Serie A debut last season and has scored one goal in eight appearances in Italy’s top flight.

On Friday 14, just two days before the incident, he had started in a Coppa Italia match against Serie B side Arezzo, which Cagliari won 1-0.

Trepy played 54 minutes in that game.

Cagliari will make their 2026-27 Serie A debut away at Parma on Saturday, August 22, at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST).