Alba Silva wanted to thank the support received through her official Instagram profile before the new status of Sergio Rico. Following the news that the Sevillian footballer, currently goalkeeper for the Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, has woken up from a coma after the medical team decided to withdraw his sedation, many have celebrated this small step in his recovery.
His wife, who has been by his side at all times since Rico suffered the accident, has written on the social network: “Your words touch my soul and fill me with good energy. From here I thank you, from my heart, to all of you who pray for him and rejoice with each step forward”.
Sergio Rico, who has been admitted to the ICU of the Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville since May 28, woke up on Monday from the induced coma in which he had remained for 22 days, after the doctors decided for the second time to withdraw the sedation.
Rico suffered serious head injuries from being rammed by a horse during the El Rocío pilgrimage. And after being transferred by helicopter to the hospital, he was induced into a sedation coma to reduce his oxygen and energy consumption and promote his recovery.
“I already knew from the beginning that he was going to improve, because he is a champion,” said Alba Silva, somewhat more hopeful but still cautious while waiting for a complete recovery. The sedation had already been removed a few days ago to see how he would react, but On that occasion, the doctors decided to put the Sevillian back to sleep for a more comfortable and safe convalescence, since he did not react as expected.
“Here we continue, taking small steps forward, we already see the light,” added Silva. “Little by little. You have to be very patient,” he also warned. As they assured Ya se noon, the soccer player opened his eyes, was conscious, recognized some of his relatives and communicated with them through gestures, but he still has not been able to speak, they say, because his vocal cords could be affected after so many days. of intubation.
