Guido Burgstaller: After brutal attack – return uncertain!

Guido Burgstaller: After brutal attack – return uncertain!

In a shocking incident in central Vienna, professional soccer player Guido Burgstaller was attacked by an unknown assailant, resulting in serious head injuries, including a bruised skull. According to the club Rapid Vienna, where the 35-year-old striker plays, the brutal attack occurred in front of witnesses. Burgstaller was immediately treated in a Vienna hospital and is expected to have to take several months off to recover Daily Mail reported.

Burgstaller, who has been in good form this season, has played 26 times for the Austrian national team so far and has scored 14 goals in 24 games this season. The incident happened on a weekend in December, just before another important Rapid game. The association expressed concern about the attacks and demanded that the relevant authorities quickly bring the still unknown perpetrator to justice, according to a statement. This comes at a very bad time for Rapid Vienna, as the team is currently in third place in the fight for the top spots in the Austrian Bundesliga and is eight points behind the league leaders crown.

Recovery phase and club support

Guido's health is currently the focus of reporting, while the club wishes him a speedy recovery and emphasizes that Burgstaller will receive all the necessary support during his stay in hospital. The association plans to keep the public updated on further developments in his recovery process. Burgstaller, who has already celebrated significant successes in his career in the past, now has a challenging time ahead of him.