AUSTRIA international footballer Guido Burgstaller has been rushed to hospital after an alleged savage attack left him with a fractured skull.
A statement from his club side Rapid Vienna announced that the 35-year-old had been the victim of a physical attack on Sunday.
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Burgstaller, who has been capped 26 times by Austria, is said to have suffered “significant head injuries”.
The attack took place in the city centre in view of witnesses.
A club statement said: “Burgstaller was immediately examined and treated in detail in a Viennese hospital.
“Unfortunately, he will have to spend the coming days there and the fact is that he will not be able to practice his profession for several months.
“SK Rapid wishes its deserving player a speedy and uncomplicated recovery and trusts in the responsible authorities that the hitherto unknown perpetrator will be brought to justice quickly.”
Burgstaller has played 203 times for the Austrian side, scoring 69 goals and adding 41 assists across two spells at the club.
His second spell began in 2022 after he joined from St. Pauli.
Burgstaller also played for Schalke, Nuremberg and had a short spell with Cardiff in 2014.
The statement added: “We ask you to respect the privacy of Guido Burgstaller and his family.
“If there is any news in the next few days, SK Rapid will announce it in consultation with its medical department and Guido Burgstaller.
“SK Rapid will of course fully support Guido Burgstaller on his way to a complete and hopefully quick recovery.”
More to follow.
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