Brutal attack on Rapid-Star: Burgstaller fights for his life!

Brutal attack on Rapid-Star: Burgstaller fights for his life!

In a shocking incident, Austrian footballer Guido Burgstaller (35) was brutally attacked in Vienna over the weekend and is now in hospital with a fractured skull. Loud crown Burgstaller was knocked down by a previously unknown attacker in front of the prestigious Volksgarten club shortly before 6 a.m. The Rapid Vienna club confirmed the serious injuries to the striker, who has also been active for the Austrian national team in recent years. Doctors have taken him to hospital for a detailed examination and he is expected to be out for several months.

Investigations are in full swing

The public prosecutor's office is already investigating the attacker, with surveillance cameras and witness reports playing a central role. An official spoke privately and explained that it was probably not an intentional act. Thanks to the ongoing investigation, the perpetrator could soon be caught. Burgstaller, who has played for Schalke and Cardiff City in the past, is now not only fighting for his return to the field, but is also mastering his most difficult “match” to date against the serious consequences of the attack, such as Yahoo Sports reported.

The fans of both camps are in shock. The Rapid Vienna supporters feel affected by the incident and hope for quick justice. Meanwhile, the mood in the fan groups is simmering after initial suspicions against Austria supporters were raised. The police are investigating in all directions, but it remains to be seen whether the investigators will be able to bring the perpetrator to justice in a timely manner. The entire football community is keeping its fingers crossed for Burgstaller, who is a defining figure in Austrian football, for a speedy recovery.