Cagliari forward Yael Trepy, 20, is being treated in intensive care at Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari after reportedly losing consciousness in a swimming pool in Sardinia. The club confirmed the hospitalisation in a statement issued on Monday, saying medical staff and the player's family are being kept closely informed of his condition.
According to Italian reports, the incident took place in Costa Smeralda at around 6 p.m. on Sunday inside a private villa, with Trepy subsequently airlifted to hospital in Sassari, as detailed by a regional Italian outlet. Some reports also indicate that emergency responders intubated Trepy at the scene and that he was placed in a medically induced coma so his condition could be monitored, according to a national Italian broadcaster's regional service.
What exactly happened at the villa?
Reporting linked to an Italian national newspaper suggests Trepy was unable to swim and had drifted into the deeper section of the pool before being pulled out, according to a soccer news outlet citing that report. Separately, one outlet has reported that tests carried out after Trepy's transfer to hospital came back negative, which would suggest no immediate additional complications have been identified, according to a Sardinian newspaper's English-language report.
In its statement, Cagliari said the club remains in constant contact with both the medical team treating Trepy and his relatives while his condition is assessed.
"The club is in constant contact with the healthcare facility and the player's family and is closely monitoring the progress of his condition."
"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."
How does this fit into Trepy's recent form?
The incident occurred during Cagliari's weekend off following a 1-0 win over Arezzo in the Coppa Italia on Friday, a match in which Trepy played 54 minutes. Last season he scored once across eight Serie A appearances after progressing from Cagliari's academy system.
What is Trepy's background with the club?
Trepy joined Cagliari's youth setup in 2022 after beginning his development at Paris-based club US Créteil-Lusitanos. His rise through the club's academy into first-team involvement last season is part of why the incident has drawn significant attention within Italian football circles.
What happens next?
Trepy remains under observation in intensive care, with Cagliari indicating that further updates will be issued once more information becomes available. Medical observers cited in Italian coverage have suggested the coming hours will be critical in assessing how he responds to ongoing treatment, according to the same regional report.
- Trepy, 20, is in intensive care at Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari.
- The incident reportedly occurred at a private villa in Costa Smeralda around 6 p.m. on Sunday, 17 August 2026.
- Reports differ on details, with some describing intubation and an induced coma, while other tests were reportedly negative for further complications.
- Trepy played 54 minutes in Cagliari's 1-0 Coppa Italia win over Arezzo on Friday, his last appearance before the incident.
- He joined Cagliari's academy in 2022 from US Créteil-Lusitanos and scored once in eight Serie A appearances last season.
