Sergio Rico continues to fight for his life in the Intensive Care Unit of the Virgen del Rocío in Seville, 23 days after suffering a serious accident with a horse in the Aldea del Rocío. Positive news about his delicate condition has arrived this Monday. This weekend, the specialists taking care of the PSG goalkeeper have gradually withdrawn the sedatives from the footballer, who has woken up from the induced coma and is showing positive reactions. The news was conveyed by Alba Silva, the footballer’s wife, as reports on the athlete’s state of health are not being prepared by the health authorities, at the express request of the family.
“Well, there we go, taking small steps forward and already seeing the light. Bit by bit. I knew from the start that he would progress, but little by little you have to have a lot of patience.” These are the words of Alba Silva upon her arrival at the Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville and in statements made to the program Ya es mediodía on Telecinco. The Efe news agency also states that the bouncer already recognizes his family and communicates with them through gestures.
The good news comes just a day after the goalkeeper’s team-mate Fabián Ruiz remembered him while the Spanish side celebrated winning the Nations League title with Spain after beating Croatia on penalties. Rico suffered a very serious horse accident last Sunday, May 28th, during the celebrations for the El Rocío pilgrimage that he attended after having worked with PSG, a club that he joined in 2019 after spending almost his entire sports career , had been crowned champions of the French League in Seville.
Since then, the meta has been fighting for his life. The sedation was stopped two weeks ago, but his health deteriorated and he had to be re-intubated. Therefore, depending on the footballer’s environment, you have to be very careful despite the information from your partner.
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