PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN goalkeeper Sergio Rico is reportedly in intensive care following a severe horse riding accident in Spain.
The 29-year-old was rushed to hospital in a helicopter on Saturday morning after falling from his horse in El Rocio, Huelva, and is in a serious condition.
Reports claim that he suffered severe head trauma which meant he had to be intubated upon his arrival at the Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville.
Details regarding the potential extent of the goalkeeper’s injuries are yet to be confirmed by his family or the hospital.
PSG released a brief statement referencing the accident on Sunday afternoon.
It read: “Paris Saint-Germain learned of the accident of their player Sergio Rico this Sunday and remain in constant contact with those close to them.
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“The entire Rouge et Bleu community gives them their full support.”
Rico joined PSG in a £5.2million transfer from Sevilla in 2020 after a 14-year spell with the Spanish side.
He has made just 24 appearances for the French giants since joining and is yet to play a match this season.
PSG claimed another Ligue 1 title on Saturday following a 1-1 draw with Strasbourg.
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Lionel Messi’s second-half goal, which was later cancelled out by Kevin Gameiro, was enough to make the Parisians untouchable at the top of the table.
PSG were being chased down by shock title contenders RC Lens until the penultimate game of the season, but a point was enough to seal the club’s 11th league title.
Meanwhile, Lens fans remained in high spirits despite falling short of the title as the club secured Champions League football for the first time in 20 years.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
