Chennaiyin FC confirmed midfielder Elshini during their 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday. Ao suffered a head injury and has now regained consciousness.
“He has responded to the doctors, so he is conscious. He must undergo scans of his neck and back of his head to ensure there are no fractures,” CFC head coach Owen Coyle told a news conference, stressing that he needs A period of recovery.
The Brazilian defensive midfielder, who came on as a first-half replacement for injured captain Ryan Edwards, collided head-on with teammate Lardine Puia while trying to scrum for the ball in the penalty area 10 minutes into the second half.
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Two players remained on the ground as other players and the referee waved desperately to medical staff. After initial treatment, an ambulance was immediately called and Elsinho was transferred to a car wearing a neck brace.
Elsinho joined CFC in June and has played in all 12 league games so far. He was part of Jamshedpur FC last season and played 25 games for them.
Elcinho started his career in 2014 at Navela Sports Club. Elsinho spent most of his career with the Mexican club Juarez, making 136 appearances for the team from 2017 to 2019.
