Brutal attack on Rapid star: The suspect is faced with the police!

Brutal attack on Rapid star: The suspect is faced with the police!

Wien, Österreich - A brutal attack on the former Bundesliga striker Guido Burgstaller caused excitement. The 35-year-old was seriously injured by a 23-year-old man at the weekend in front of a discotheque in Vienna. According to reports, Burgstaller was hit by an unexpected punch, which led to a broken skull. After the suspect initially fled, he finally faced the police on Tuesday and is now waiting in custody for the process. As the Krone , the attacker is also threatened in the hooligan scene, as fans swear revenge for the brutal attack on the kicker.

health condition of Burgstaller

The condition of Burgstaller has improved, but he has to expect considerable injuries that are expected to keep him away from the field for several months, as his club SK Rapid announced. "Burgi" has been prescribed strict bed rest and should initially stay in the hospital for a few days. Rapid coach Robert Klauß confirmed that Burgstaller suffers from severe headaches, while his family and the club call him up as support in the stadium. This violent attack has not only physical, but also emotional consequences for the athlete, who had just planned his return to sport, and whose further commitment in the professional sector is now uncertain.

The investigation show that jealousy and alcohol were involved when the suspect got in touch with Burgstaller's companion. The perpetrator's lawyer made it clear that his client took responsibility for the crime and apologized to Burgstaller and his family. The incident has aroused great media interest not only because of the severity of the injury, but also due to the controversial circumstances. According to n-tv so far there has been no way to provide information about the motif, since this covers during his statement held.