Bordeaux winger Alberth Elis ‘placed in an induced coma’ after sickening head clash in the first minute of French second division match
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Bordeaux winger Alberth Elis has been put into an induced coma after a clash of heads in Ligue 2, according to reports in France.
The Honduran international was playing for Bordeaux in the league match when the sickening collision occurred just 34 seconds into the match against Guingamp.
Elis collided with Guingamp defender Donatien Gomis, with a number of players from both sides flocking to the scene in obvious distress.
There was a break of around eight minutes as the player was treated on the pitch before being rushed to hospital before leaving the pitch to a standing ovation.
Bordeaux released a statement after the incident saying: “Alberth Elis went to the hospital to undergo medical examinations. We wish him a speedy recovery.’
Honduran international Alberth Elis has been put into an induced coma, according to reports
Elis was stretched during the collision and received a standing ovation before being rushed to hospital
A French newspaper subsequently reported that he had been placed in an induced coma in hospital after suffering ‘severe head trauma’ following head examinations.
Reports claim that the player’s family is with him at the hospital following the latest development.
“I’ve spoken to the doctor, we can’t say anything about this yet,” Bordeaux manager Alberto Riera said after the match.
‘He is currently in hospital. The victory goes to Alberth Elis. The victory is deserved.’
Teammate Gaetan Weissbeck added: ‘We obviously dedicate this victory to him. This is where we realize that things can move very quickly in life
‘We will give him a lot of support. We will truly be with him with all our hearts and check in with him.
“We have already heard from him and now we hope that he gets better and that he recovers as quickly as possible.”
Weissbeck then posted his own Instagram tribute to Elis, holding up the Honduran’s shirt and captioning it: ‘This win is for you. We are on your side.’
Gaetan Weissbeck paid tribute to his teammate on Instagram after the Ligue 2 match
The forward has been in strong form for Ligue 2 this season with five goals.
He joined the club permanently after an initial loan spell from Portuguese side Boavista in 2021, and has made 60 appearances since.
The 28-year-old has also won 64 caps for his country and scored 13 times for the Central American nation.
However, the five-time French champions are enduring a difficult campaign and sat just 10 points clear of the drop zone in the second tier.