SERGIO RICO NEWS

Starts rehabilitation program Rico (head) has started to work on his rehabilitation program, the club announced Monday.

Impact After 10 months out following an incident with a horse that left Rico hospitalized due to head trauma, he is now starting to work on his return to play, beginning his recovery process this week. This is great news for the player after reports that he may never play again, and more importantly, it is positive that he has no permanently serious issues following his scary injury. He will now look to be fit for the start of next season, although he will serve as second or third-string keeper with Gianluigi Donnarumma having a firm hold on the starting spot.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Paris Rico (head) is set to carry out a medical test in Paris on Tuesday before beginning work with the club again.

Impact The silence around Rico's status has finally been broken as he looks to make his return to professional football after a scary incident over the summer involving a horse left the goalie hospitalized and in the ICU due to head trauma. However, he is now back with the team, completing some tests on his fitness to see if he is ready to resume football activities and start a rehabilitation process. If all goes to plan, he will be in for a long recovery, hoping to possibly be an option and reassume his role as backup keeper next campaign.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's Rico receives medical clearance to play football again after life-threatening accident Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has received medical clearance to return to football 11 months on from his life-threatening accid...

APRIL 11, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Discharged from hospital Rico (head) was discharged from the hospital Friday, PSG announced.

Impact Rico is out of the hospital after a serious horse accident saw him left in ICU and with substantial head trauma. The playing career for Sergio Rico is secondary as he works towards a recovery to full normal function, let alone his ability to play professionally. There is no timeline for Rico's return to the sport or the first team.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico leaves hospital after recovering from head injury caused by a horse

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been discharged from the hospital nearly three months after he sustained a head injury following an accident with a loose horse

AUGUST 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Sergio Rico was trampled by a horse. This is the incredible story of how he cheated death After winning Ligue 1, Sergio Rico travelled to El Rocio for a religious festival – where a tragic accident left him fighting for his life

JULY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico out of intensive care unit 5 weeks after accident with loose horse

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been discharged from an intensive care unit five weeks after sustaining a head injury following an accident with a horse

JULY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Transfered out of ICU Rico (head) has been discharged from the ICU and moved to the general ward in Seville's Virgen del Rocio hospital, his wife Alba Silva told reporters on Wednesday.

Impact Rico suffered a serious head injury in a horse riding accident in Spain five weeks ago, but he's now able to continue his recovery outside of the intensive care unit in Seville. The future playing career of PSG's current backup goalkeeper is unclear and likely will be for some time, but he seems to be in a stable enough condition at the hospital at the moment.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to stable condition Rico has gotten over his latest crisis and has returned to a stable condition, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Rico is still in intensive care in a critical but now back to stable condition after a huge set back in his recovery a few days ago. He had to be sedated back into a coma but doctors have apparently regained control over his condition. His family however wants to limit communications around the player from now on and more updates will be released only at a significant change of his state of health.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers worsening of head trauma Rico has been plunged back into coma after suffering an aggravation, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Rico was slowly improving for some period but has suffered a set back forcing the hospital to sedate him again and send him into a state of coma yet again which leaves his status and condition up in the air for the moment. The player unfortunately will not be expected back playing football any time soon.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico remains in stable condition after hit by a horse in Spain

The wife of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico says he remains in stable condition with a head injury after being hit by a horse in Spain last weekend

MAY 30, 2023 • Associated Press

PSG cancel fundraising event amid Rico situation Paris Saint-Germain have cancelled a fundraising gala event due to the ongoing medical situation regarding goalkeeper Sergio Rico. Rico, 29,...

MAY 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

PSG's Rico in intensive care after horse and cart accident Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is in intensive care after being hit by a mule cart and runaway horse in Spain. The 29-year-old h...

MAY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalized after horse-riding accident in Spain

Reports are that Rico’s condition is “serious” after the horse-riding accident in Spain.

MAY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalized after being hit by loose horse

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been hospitalized with a head injury after being hit by a loose horse in an accident in Spain

MAY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico suffers 'serious' head injury after falling from horse Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury in an accident involving a runaway hors...

MAY 28, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalised with head injury after accident involving horse Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury in an accident involving a runaway hors...

MAY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hospitalized after accident Rico is in intensive care at a Sevilla hospital after a horse riding accident, Reuters reported Sunday.

Impact Rico did not feature for PSG this season as the backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, and he's now suffered a serious head injury while horse riding and is in ICU in Sevilla.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to number 2 role Rico was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-1 win against Toulouse.

Impact Rico is still very limited in fantasy formats but with the departure of Keylor Navas the former moves to number 2 and will have a much better chance of occasional playing time in case Gianluigi Donnarumma gets injured or needs a rest.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Rico was an unused substitute in Mallorca's last three games of the season.

Impact Rico kept one clean sheet in 14 La Liga appearances this season as he took over Mallorca's starting goalkeeper spot from Manolo Reina from February to early May, only to lose it again for the last few games. The 28-year-old is set to return from his loan to PSG in the summer, where he would be the third-choice keeper (at best) if he were to stay there for the 2022/23 campaign.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes six in loss Rico conceded six goals and made one save during Sunday's 6-2 loss to Granada.

Impact Rico has conceded six goals in three matches before Saturday but was roundly beaten by a fellow relegation-battler in this game. He'll first face a trip to Sevilla before easier matches against Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna to finish the campaign.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves for loss Rico made three saves and two clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Rico faced five shots and stopped three of them during Sunday's loss. The keeper has been a solid fantasy option, but does have some risks simply due to the amount of shots he faces. Rico will hope for a more stout defensive performance in front of him against Granada on Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Rico conceded one goal and made four saves during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Rico and his defense faced a barrage in the second half but were only beaten by an own goal from Antonio Raillo. With four goals conceded in the last two matches but two wins in the last three starts, Rico has picked up the pace to help his side avoid relegation. Up next could be a difficult trip to Barcelona.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Rico made zero saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Elche.

Impact Rico had a nightmare matchup here, failing to make even a single save and committing a clear mistake in the play that led to the opposition's second goal. The goalkeeper could've also done much better to prevent the third goal, the 20th he allowed over 11 starts since joining Mallorca on loan in January. Rico will try to bounce back during Tuesday's home clash against Alaves.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Atletico Rico made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Rico shut out the defending La Liga champions Saturday for his first clean sheet of the season. This was a huge result for Mallorca that lifts them out of the relegation zone, and he will want to do it again next weekend against Elche, which have scored 31 times in 30 matches.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE