Burgstaller brutally attacked: K.O. to Lucky Punch in Vienna!

Burgstaller brutally attacked: K.O. to Lucky Punch in Vienna!

A shocking incident occurred in Vienna in the early hours of Saturday morning: Austrian football professional Guido Burgstaller, currently under contract with SK Rapid and a former FC Schalke 04 striker, was brutally beaten down in front of a discotheque. A 23-year-old, who didn't even know the player, attacked him after an argument over a companion who had asked for a light for a cigarette Today.at reported.

After a short argument in which the perpetrator and his companion made fun of the female companion's dialect, Burgstaller intervened. This led to a “Lucky Punch” that took the pro to the ground. Unfortunately, Burgstaller fell backwards over a high sidewalk and hit his head on the asphalt, resulting in a fractured skull and other serious injuries. He had to be admitted to the general hospital immediately and is expected to require months for a full recovery, according to reports. RTL.de added that the perpetrator turned himself in to police on Tuesday and is in custody while prosecutors investigate charges of grievous bodily harm.

Entry into pre-trial detention

The 23-year-old expressed regret after his arrest and planned to take part in anti-aggression training if he was released. However, he will spend Christmas behind bars as he is remanded in custody until the next judicial review on December 30. Even if he has no criminal record, a serious trial awaits him. Burgstaller has now received support from the club and remains hopeful of being able to start training again as soon as possible. However, his recovery from serious injuries raises questions about his comeback that need to be answered in the next few months.