Sergio Rico horse riding accident: PSG goalkeeper is in an intensive care unit after he sustained severe injuries in a horse riding accident.
According to local media, Rico was riding a horse in the Huelva province of Spain’s El Rocio region when he collided with a runaway horse.
The 29-year-old footballer was transported to a hospital in Seville by helicopter. The athlete suffered a head injury in a horse-riding accident.
How is the football player doing now? Learn more about the accident and the current condition of Sergio Rico in this short piece.
Sergio Rico Horse Riding Accident: PSG GoalKeeper Hospitalised
PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico sustained a serious head injury during a horse-riding accident on Sunday. It has been revealed that the soccer player went to his home country, Spain after the squad was given time off.
According to a local media outlet, the young soccer player was riding a horse in the Huelva province of Spain’s El Rocio region when he collided with a runaway horse.
Also, Rico’s club confirmed the news via a tweet. “Paris Saint-Germain learned of the accident involving its player Sergio Rico on Sunday,” they wrote on Twitter.
The club also said they remain in constant touch with Sergio Rico’s family and loved ones. “The entire Red and Blue community offers them its full support.” continued the post.
Sergio Rico Family: He Is In Good Hands
“Sergio is in good hands and fighting to pull through,” the player’s family announced in a statement on Sunday.
While the footballer receives the best possible care, we must proceed cautiously, particularly in the next 48 hours, stated his family’s statement. Later, a PSG spokesperson said the player was in serious condition.
“We are currently awaiting his medical reports, which we hope will be favorable to let you know when he has improved. We appreciate everyone’s concern, love, letters of encouragement, and inquiries about Sergio’s health,” the family statement further added.
Rico’s teammate Kylian Mbappe also prayed for his recovery.
Following the accident news, numerous clubs and players have sent messages of support for the Spanish athlete. His former club, Sevilla, tweeted, “Lots of strength and a speedy recovery.”
Sergio Rico Career Explored
Sergio Rico was born in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, on 01 September 1993. The Spanish athlete started playing football as a little boy.
The 29-year-old played youth football with Sevilla. The skilled goalkeeper joined the French champions in 2020. Rico spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Premier League side Fulham.
He started his professional career at Sevilla, where he played in 170 competitive games and won the Europa League twice. Sergio has made 29 appearances for PSG since transferring from Sevilla in September 2019.
In 2019 he signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain on loan. Later in 2020, he joined the club permanently.
Apart from his club career, Rico is also a member of the Spanish national team. Rico was called up to the national team before a friendly match against Costa Rica and UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match in May 2016.
However, he didn’t play in either fixture. Later, he became the third-choice keeper for the final match behind David de Gea and Iker Casillas.
Rico debuted with the Spanish national team on 1 June after replacing David de Gea for the last fourteen minutes of a 6-1 friendly win over South Korea (in Salzburg).