FORMER Premier League star Sergio Rico has revealed how solely his skilled health saved him after dishonest loss of life in a horse-riding accident.
The Spanish keeper spent the 2018-19 season on mortgage to Fulham from hometown membership Sevilla.
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One-cap worldwide Rico joined Paris Saint-Germain later that 12 months and is underneath contract with the French champions till June.
However the 30-year-old spent 26 days in a coma after struggling neck accidents in Spain final Could.
He was in hospital for 12 weeks, misplaced over three stone in weight, and has but to return to PSG’s crew.
Rico beforehand made 32 Fulham appearances, however couldn’t stop the West Londoners’ relegation in 2019.
He mentioned: “The reality is that I owe every little thing to soccer. It’s my complete life.
“A physician informed me that my arteries have been extra resistant than these of a standard one who did not play as a lot sport as me.
“I really feel very fortunate to be alive, as a result of it was a really severe accident and my life was at stake.
“After I awoke from my coma I requested the physician if I might have the ability to play soccer as soon as once more.
“He was very stunned, and began saying how I had suffered a severe accident.
“However he mentioned sure, I might, and I used to be so relieved I virtually jumped out of my hospital mattress.
“Life is essential. No one desires to die, however had I been compelled to retire from soccer, I ask myself would it not have been worthwhile?
“Whereas in hospital I had a dream during which I noticed my father on the opposite aspect of a avenue to myself.
“I known as him however he did not hear me and walked on. It was very emotional, and a transparent sign to me that my time was not up. I used to be in tears.
“I’ve since regained my weight. The medical doctors warned there could be a danger to my stability, however it’s good.
“It is a digital miracle I’m in addition to I’m.
“I have to not exceed 130 heartbeats a minute. However I’ll do something I can do that does not exceed this restrict.”
