Honduras striker Alberth Elis is ''waking up'' from an induced coma after head injury with Bordeaux

Honduras striker Alberth Elis "is waking up" from an induced coma after suffering a head injury while playing for Bordeaux, his family said Wednesday.

The 28-year-old Elis sustained the injury at the start of a second-division match against Guingamp on Saturday after he clashed heads with defender Donatien Gomis.

Elis was taken to a hospital in Bordeaux and underwent surgery on Saturday night.

"We are happy to share with you the first encouraging signs: Alberth is waking up and seems to be gradually recovering," the player's family said in a statement that Bordeaux shared on social media.

Elis scored 13 goals for Honduras since making his debut 10 years ago.