Breathing support and extended hospital stay required as Debora Silvestri continues recovery from Milan-San Remo crash

In the latest team update on their rider, the statement says that the 28-year-old is recovering well but still requires respiratory assistance.

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As a result, the team doctors and Italian health service medics have decided that it would be best if she remains in hospital for at least a few more days.

“Debora Silvestri continues showing a favourable clinical evolution, in line with the seriousness of the injuries suffered,” reads the statement.

“As a consequence of the heavy thoracic trauma, she still requires respiratory assistance, for which reason the team’s medical department and the medical professionals of the centre where she is being attended have considered it best to prolong her stay in hospital for some more days.

“This decision aims to guarantee her recovery progresses in the best conditions possible, and she can receive a full all-clear,” the statement concluded.

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