Ricco still in a serious condition with heart and lung infections

Riccardo Ricco will be hoping to return to the Tour de France

Riccardo Ricco will be hoping to return to the Tour de France (Image credit: Bert Geerts/dcp-bertgeerts@xs4all.nl)

Riccardo Ricco is still in a serious condition in hospital, according to the Italian media. He is said to be suffering from heart and lung infections, delaying his expected release from hospital.