Yael Trepy Makes Inspiring Return to Cagliari Despite Loss to Roma
Cagliari faced a 4-2 defeat against Roma, but the standout story of the night was the comeback of Yael Trepy, who returned to the pitch two months after a near-fatal drowning incident in a swimming pool.
The 20-year-old striker had shown great promise during pre-season and had started Cagliari’s Coppa Italia victory over Arezzo on August 14.
Shortly after that match, Trepy was enjoying a relaxing time in a rented villa with friends when he took a dip in the swimming pool, unaware of the water’s depth, which led to a critical situation.
He was quickly transported to the hospital, where he remained in intensive care for treatment to remove fluid from his lungs, ultimately achieving a full recovery.
Trepy recovery complete with Cagliari comeback
Cagliari striker Yael Trepy in hospital after he almost drowned in a pool (@cagliaricalcio)
Trepy’s comeback culminated when he came off the bench during Cagliari’s match against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.
The young forward nearly scored, quickly darting into the penalty area and prompting a save from Pierluigi Gollini.
A product of the Cagliari youth academy, Trepy views this moment as pivotal in his career, especially after experiencing such a life-threatening accident.
