Positive news emerged about the footballer Sergio Rico, now under intensive care at Virgen del Rocío hospital in Seville. Since a Sunday incident on May 28, he suffered a severe head injury after being knocked by a fleeing ox following a fall from a horse in El Rocío. The initial hours were tense as the team monitored his brain function and vital signs in the ICU.
Although the condition remains serious, Rico has been sedated and briefly intubated for a period of time to protect his airway and support his recovery. Medical staff have continued to assess his response to treatment, adjusting care as his condition evolves from day to day. These measures are standard in the early stages after such trauma, ensuring stability while the body heals.
Recent developments show gradual improvement as clinicians initiate careful steps to reduce sedation. His wife, Alba Silva, confirmed the cautious progress, saying the medical team is watching how his body responds to stimuli and reporting encouraging signs. She added that there are promising indicators as they move forward with the plan and monitor any changes in his condition.
Despite ongoing intubation and the preventive use of ventilatory support, the overall trajectory appears more favorable. The medical team emphasizes that steps ahead will be taken with vigilance, ensuring any improvement is validated by objective responses. The family remains hopeful as Rico’s recovery proceeds, guided by the clinicians’ assessment and the patient’s evolving readiness for the next phase of care.