In Vienna, Austrian soccer player Guido Burgstaller has sustained significant head injuries, including a skull fracture, following an assault in the city center, according to his club, Rapid Vienna.
The incident occurred over the weekend when the 35-year-old forward was attacked by an unknown individual, leading to him falling and sustaining a head injury. This altercation unfolded in front of several witnesses, indicating the public nature of the attack.
Burgstaller, who has represented the Austrian national team on 26 occasions, is anticipated to remain hospitalized for the next few days. His recovery will likely take several months, resulting in his absence from the field during this period.
Rapid Vienna has refrained from disclosing more specifics about the assailant or the attack itself, emphasizing the importance of respecting the privacy of Burgstaller and his loved ones. The club expressed hope that law enforcement agencies would swiftly bring the person responsible for this crime to justice.