“PSG Goalkeeper Sergio Rico Hospitalized After Horse Riding Accident in Spain”

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05/28/2023 08:50Updated on 05/28/2023 10:21 am

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico is hospitalized in Spain less than a day after winning the French Championship with the club.

What happened

Sergio Rico fell from a horse he was riding in the town of El Rocíoin Spain, today (28), and suffered a traumatic brain injury.

People close to the PSG goalkeeper say he was hit in the neck by a horse running away after it has fallen.

Sergio Rico was rushed by helicopter to the hospital Virgen del Rocío, in Seville, shortly after the incident.

The goalkeeper’s current condition is considered serious by doctors..

PSG released its players to travel after the French title achieved yesterday (27), with a 1-1 draw against Strasbourg.

The information is from the newspapers “AS”, from Spain, and “L’Équipe”, from France.

Hold and support message

Still according to the Spanish vehicle, Sergio Rico is under observation in the hospital and undergoing other tests to understand the seriousness of what happened.

PSG manifested itself on social networks and stated that it has been in contact with people close to the athlete.

“Paris Saint-Germain learned of the accident of their player Sergio Rico this Sunday and are in constant contact with those close to them. The entire Rouge et Bleu community gives them full support,” said PSG.

On its official Twitter account, Sevilla, the goalkeeper’s former team, sent a message of support.

“A lot of strength and speedy recovery, Sergio Rico,” wrote Sevilla.