Bordeaux have confirmed forward Alberth Elis remains hospitalised after undergoing emergency surgery for a “significant head impact” sustained after colliding with an opponent on Saturday night.
The incident took place 34 seconds into his side’s 1-0 Ligue 2 victory over Guingamp when the Honduras international clashed with defender Donatien Gomis.
He was removed from the action on a stretcher after eight minutes of on-pitch treatment and later placed into an induced coma.
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On Sunday the 28-year-old’s club issued an update, saying: “It is still impossible to comment on Alberth’s vital and functional prognosis” and called for “restraint” during the troubling time.
Their statement read: “Alberth Elis suffered a significant head impact last night at the very start of the match on the 26th day of Ligue 2 BKT.
“Supported by the medical team, he was quickly transferred to the CHU Pellegrin in Bordeaux where a surgical procedure was carried out during the night.
“Alberth Elis suffered a head trauma which placed the player in a protective artificial coma.
Alberth Elis est parti à l hôpital afin de passer des examens médicaux.
On lui souhaite un prompt rétablissement
