The health of Sergio Rico, Messi’s PSG goalkeeper kicked by a horse: “He’s in good hands and he’s fighting to recover”

The Spanish Sergio Ricogoalkeeper of paris saint germain From Lionel Messi AND kylian mbappecontinues to be hospitalized “in serious condition” at the Virgen del Rocío hospital in the Andalusian town of El Rocío, near Huelva, after suffering a severe blow from a horse’s kick and his family have assured through a statement that the soccer player “He’s in good hands and struggling to recover.”

“Sergio is in good hands, he is fighting to recover while receiving the best care from the entire medical team of the Virgen del Rocío hospital. We must act with prudence, especially in the next 48 hours”, details the statement signed by the footballer’s family.

There they also explained that they traveled from Strasbourg, France on Saturday night, where the Parisian side were crowned Ligue 1 champions after a 1-1 draw with the local club with a goal scored by Lionel Messi.

“He traveled last night, from Strasbourg to Malaga and from there to El Rocío, with the club’s permission after PSG won the Ligue 1 title. After just over an hour and a half with his family, he was going to the Pontifical Mass next to the hermitage when he suffered misfortune due to a cart with mules and a runaway horse that ran over him”, describe the relatives.

And they conclude: “We are awaiting results on your medical evolution, which we hope will be favourable, in order to be able to communicate your improvement as soon as possible. We appreciate the expressions of affection, the messages and the interest of all those who ask for information on Sergio’s conditions. Thank you for your support.”

“in serious condition”

“He’s in serious condition”a PSG spokesman explained. The Spanish newspaper Marca reported that the red national team is in a “stable” situation.

Victim of a head injury while participating in a pilgrimage to Huelva (southwest), Rico was evacuated by helicopter to the Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville, where he is hospitalized and under respiratory assistancereported Andalusian public television Canal Sur.

After Saturday’s match in Strasbourg, Rico traveled to his country to participate this Sunday in the traditional Rocío pilgrimage, according to various media reports.

Spanish media reported that people close to the player have assured him Rico did not fall off his horse, as various media initially reported, but was kicked by one of the animals pilgrimage participants.

Hailing from Sevilla, Rico joined PSG in 2019 and has since played 29 games for the French side, although he has mostly featured in a substitute role, first for Costa Rican Keylor Navas and since last season for Italian international Gianluigi Donnarumma .

That change resulted in him playing on loan at Mallorca for the second half of last season. “Much strength and speedy recovery, @sergiorico25,” tweeted Sevilla, the club where the goalkeeper was coached.