Last May, Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico suffered a serious head injury in a horse accident at his home in Huelva. The 30-year-old underwent brain surgery and spent more than a month in intensive care before being discharged from the hospital. hospital 82 days later.
Since then, Rico has followed a path of recovery that is now coming to an end. According to The Athletic (via Diario AS), the Spanish blocker has passed the medical tests imposed on him through PSG, so he is on the verge of returning to Luis Enrique’s team. These tests checked his cardiovascular system, neurological abilities, and cervical vertebrae, and everything was fine.
Also, Rico doesn’t want to play with a headset, which shows how recovered he is. The former Sevilla and Mallorca goalkeeper is expected to be able to see Luis Enrique for the first time later this month, and it will be a great moment. if they manage to get into the draw of the French champions before the end of the season.
The message Sergio Rico has planned for Paris Saint-Germain’s return 11 months after enduring a near-death experience first appeared on Football Spain.
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