LIGUE 2 star Alberth Elis was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch following a head injury, according to reports.
Elis took a serious blow to the head during Bordeaux’s clash with Guingamp on Saturday afternoon.
Alberth Elis was rushed to hospital after a head collisionRex
Elis, 28, was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a head injury from an accidental clash with Guingamp’s Donatien Gomis after 34 seconds.
The game subsequently stopped for Elis to receive treatment which lasted for eight minutes while he was surrounded by team-mates.
The Uruguayan was then stretchered off the pitch to applause from the crowd.
In a statement on social media, Bordeaux said he was then taken to the hospital for treatment to undergo medical examinations.
French outlet L’Equipe report the player was conscious when he was transported to hospital.
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