Alberth Elis was rushed to the hospital final Saturday after struggling a critical head damage in FC Girondins de Bordeaux’s 1-0 win over EA Guingamp in Ligue 2. The Honduras worldwide clashed heads with visiting defender Donatien Gomis early within the sport which was paused for eight minutes as Elis was stretchered off at Matmut Atlantique.

Six-time Ligue 1 winners Bordeaux confirmed that the 28-year-old attacker had been taken to hospital instantly and Elis was later put into an induced coma state earlier than being operated upon in a single day in a profitable surgical intervention at CHU Pellegrin.

“Alberth Elis suffered a major head affect final night time on the very begin of the match within the twenty sixth spherical of Ligue 2 BKT,” learn Les Girondins’ replace on the previous Houston Dynamo and CF Monterrey man. “Supported by the medical crew, he was rapidly transferred to the CHU Pellegrin in Bordeaux the place a surgical process was carried out in the course of the night time. 

“Alberth Elis suffered a head trauma which positioned the participant in a protecting synthetic coma. We’ll comply with the evolution of his state of well being within the hospital within the coming days.”

Elis’ household broke the silence relating to his standing on Wednesday and issued the next replace: “Sufferer of an accident final weekend, Alberth was taken care of on the CHU Pellegrin in Bordeaux. Positioned in a protecting synthetic coma since then, we’re blissful to share with you the primary encouraging indicators: Alberth is aware and appears to be steadily recovering. 

“Nonetheless, we want to stay cautious concerning the evolution of his situation — the subsequent few days will likely be essential. We wish to thanks on your help, phrases of encouragement and prayers and we particularly thank the medical groups for his or her care. Alberth is a fighter, we are going to hold you knowledgeable of his situation quickly.”

The previous Boavista man has scored 15 objectives from 60 appearances with Bordeaux and the Honduran additionally has 13 objectives from 64 outings with La H.

Bordeaux head coach Albert Riera devoted the 1-0 win over Guingamp to Elis and the membership usually are not anticipated to challenge an replace on Elis’ situation till a extra thorough evaluation might be made post-operation.