Sergio Rico Out of Coma After Horse-Riding Accident: Updates on His Condition
Sergio Rico, the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, has come out of his coma after three weeks, according to his wife, Alba Silva. The 29-year-old suffered head injuries in a horse-riding accident in Andalusia, Spain, at the end of May and was submitted to intensive care. He was taken off sedation a fortnight ago but was put back into a coma a few hours later. However, Alba has now provided good news on his condition, saying that he has regained consciousness and made signals towards them.
Updates on His Condition
The Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Sevilla, where Rico is being treated, said that updates would only be provided in major developments upon demand of the player’s family. Alba urged patience during his recovery and said that they were going step by step. When asked whether the goalkeeper recognised them, she added that they needed to be patient.
Tributes from Sevilla and PSG
Sevilla paid a touching tribute to the former player ahead of the Europa League final against Roma. Players wore shirts that shared a statement of support for Rico, saying, “Come on, Sergio, we are with you!” Tributes also came in from Kylian Mbappe, who held up Rico’s shirt after scoring a penalty, and PSG fans who held up a photo of Rico during a Ligue 1 match with Clermont.
Conclusion
Sergio Rico’s recovery from his horse-riding accident is ongoing, but his wife has provided good news on his condition. He has come out of his coma and has regained consciousness. Updates on his condition will only be provided in major developments upon demand of the player’s family. Sevilla and PSG have paid touching tributes to the goalkeeper, showing their support for him during this difficult time.