Bordeaux’s Alberth Elis undergoes successful operation after being placed in an induced coma

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·25 February 2024

Bordeaux’s Alberth Elis undergoes successful operation after being placed in an induced coma

According to L’Équipe, Bordeaux attacker Alberth Elis (28) underwent surgery last night and the operation went well. The 28-year-old sustained ‘severe head trauma’ after a head clash in the opening 34 seconds of Les Girondins’ Ligue 2 match against Guingamp.

After being stretchered off, Elis was transferred to a nearby hospital to receive further treatment for his injury. According to France Bleu, the forward was placed into an induced coma on route to the hospital after the player’s state became agitated despite regaining consciousness. The player’s family were with him as he was transferred to hospital after being in attendance at Bordeaux’s match against Guingamp.

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Operation went well

Overnight, Elis was operated on by officials at CHU Pellegrin in Bordeaux. Initial signs suggest that the operation was a success and went well. However, the player’s family and Bordeaux are awaiting further results to understand his true condition and if there could be any potential after effects, according to L’Équipe.

GFFN | Liam Wraith