Luis Palma revealed a heartfelt message “Fuerzas Elis” beneath his jersey after scoring the team’s third goal against Motherwell on Sunday.
This gesture was in support of his friend, Alberth Elis, a fellow Honduran player currently in a coma following a severe head injury sustained in a Ligue 2 match in France.
Communiqué officiel du Club
Alberth Elis a été victime d’un choc important à la tête hier soir au tout début de la rencontre de la 26e journée de Ligue 2 BKT.
Pris en charge par l’équipe médicale, il a été transféré rapidement au CHU Pellegrin de Bordeaux où une intervention… pic.twitter.com/aQQpgcfRE6
— FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins) February 25, 2024
The match had barely begun when Elis experienced a significant head impact, necessitating immediate medical attention on the field. He was swiftly transported to the CHU Pellegrin in Bordeaux, where surgeons performed an urgent operation overnight to address his head trauma. Following the surgery, Elis was placed in a protective artificial coma to aid his recovery.
Palma’s goal celebration not only underscored Celtic’s fighting spirit in their 3-1 comeback win but also brought attention to the solidarity within the football community during times of trouble. Palma’s message, “Fuerzas Elis,” which translates to “Strength for Elis,” serves as a poignant reminder of the support networks that exist among players.
