Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care after a horse riding accident.
The Ligue 1 champions confirmed Spanish media reports that Rico, PSG’s second-choice goalkeeper, is in the ICU at Sevilla’s Virgen del Rocio hospital.
“Paris Saint-Germain learned of Sergio Rico’s accident on Sunday and are in constant contact with his family,” PSG said in a statement.
A member of Rico’s entourage told Spanish media that he was kicked in the neck.
“He is in serious condition,” said a PSG spokesperson, while Spanish newspaper Marca reported he is “stable”.
“Sergio is in good hands and is battling to pull through,” the player’s family said in a statement late Sunday.
“He is receiving the best care, we must tread with caution, especially for the next 48 hours.”
According to local TV channel Canal Sur, Sergio Rico was taken by helicopter to Seville’s Virgen del Rocio hospital, where he was placed on life support.
How The Accident Happened
According to his family’s statement, the accident happened when the horse Rico was riding “became uncontrollable” after passing a cart being pulled by mules.
He reportedly did not fall off the horse but received a hoof kick to the neck.
PSG tweeted their support for Rico and said they were “staying in contact with his family. The entire Red and Blue community offer them their support.”
29-year-old Spaniard Rico, born in Seville, joined PSG in 2020 after a season-long loan at the capital club.
He had won two Europa Leagues with his hometown side before moving on loan to Premier League side Fulham in 2019.
The goalkeeper then moved to PSG on loan in 2019 before making the move permanent in 2020.
Rico was loaned by the French side to Mallorca in January 2022, before returning to PSG for the current campaign.
He has made 24 appearances for PSG and has been capped once by the Spanish national team.
