It is the Spanish television channel Telecinco which announces it this Monday, based on the testimony of Alba Silva, the wife of Sergio Rico. Seriously injured in the head after a fall from a horse on May 28 near his home in El Rocio, Andalusia, the PSG substitute goalkeeper came out of a coma and no longer needs sedation. “Little by little it’s getting better and I knew from the start that he would pull through because he’s a champion,” said his wife.
Rico (29) was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Virgen del Rocio University Hospital in Seville after his accident. On June 9, he had been plunged back into a coma after a further deterioration in his state of health while a previous press release announced that the establishments were “gradually removing the sedation”.
“We are moving forward”
Those close to the Andalusian porter then announced that they would no longer communicate before any significant development.
So that’s what happened on Monday. Alba Silva talks about “small steps forward”. “We see a little more light,” she added. “Thanks to the hospital and the staff who have been incredible, not only with Sergio but with all the patients, thanks to them and thanks to God, to everyone who has sent us a lot of strength, we are moving forward and I feel happier. »
According to Telecinco, Rico opened his eyes, recognized his loved ones and communicated with them through gestures.