Guido Burgstaller: Brutal attack in Vienna - jealousy as a motive?

Guido Burgstaller: Brutal attack in Vienna - jealousy as a motive?

Wien, Österreich - A brutally violent incident shook the football world when Rapid star Guido Burgstaller became the victim of a violent attack on Saturday morning. Witnesses reported that after leaving the Volksgarten disco, the 35-year-old Carinthian was attacked by an unknown man with blows and kicks, which led to considerable head injuries. Particularly dramatic: Burgstaller suffered a broken skull and had to be brought to the intensive care unit, but is now available. In a first analysis, the authorities determined that it could be a personal argument, possibly triggered by jealousy related to a woman, with which Burgstaller was in the restaurant. The perpetrator was able to flee undetected, while the State Criminal Police Office started the investigation, such as OE24 reported .

career in danger

Burgstaller's injuries not only raise questions about the current season, but could also endanger his entire football career. According to the incident, it is clear that he cannot return to the field for several months. As one of the best goal scorers in the league with 17 goals this season, he was the top favorite on the rifle title, an individual honor that Rapid Vienna has not won for a long time. The currently depressing situation not only presents Burgstaller, but also the team of Rapid with great challenges, such as Laola1 . In the middle of this tragedy, the fans hope that he will recover quickly and will soon be back on the pitch.

The circumstances of the attack in question already use speculation within the football community as to whether the perpetrator may have connections to the rival community. But the State Criminal Police Office focuses on the evaluation of video recordings and testimonies in order to identify the attacker as quickly as possible. Burgstaller's future remains uncertain - a quick recovery is now crucial for the player and his teammates.