Veteran striker Guido Burgstaller of Rapid Vienna has faced a dire situation as he recovers in the hospital from a severe head injury suffered during a violent assault in the heart of Vienna, leaving him sidelined for multiple months.
Austria's Burgstaller Suffers Skull Fracture in Violent Assault
Austria's Burgstaller Suffers Skull Fracture in Violent Assault
Guido Burgstaller, the veteran Austrian striker, is hospitalized following a brutal attack in Vienna that has left him with a fractured skull.
In a shocking incident, 35-year-old Guido Burgstaller, an Austrian striker with 26 national caps, was the victim of an unprovoked attack in central Vienna, as reported by his club, Rapid Vienna. The striker, whose career spans teams like Cardiff City, Nurnberg, Schalke, and St. Pauli, sustained a fractured skull due to a "brutal blow" inflicted by an unknown assailant. Following the incident, Burgstaller received immediate medical attention at the scene and was subsequently transported to a hospital, where he is expected to remain for the upcoming days while he recuperates from this significant injury.
Rapid Vienna has expressed its concern, stating, "We trust in the responsible authorities that the as-yet-unknown perpetrator will be brought to justice quickly." This incident adds to a tumultuous year for Burgstaller, who in 2023 was dropped from the national team by coach Ralf Rangnick following controversies involving homophobic chants during a celebratory event after a win against city rivals Austria Vienna.
Burgstaller joined Cardiff City from Rapid Vienna in 2014 but only made three appearances before moving to Nurnberg, where he continued to build his career in Germany before returning to Rapid Vienna in 2022. The football community expresses its support for Burgstaller as he faces a challenging recovery ahead.
Rapid Vienna has expressed its concern, stating, "We trust in the responsible authorities that the as-yet-unknown perpetrator will be brought to justice quickly." This incident adds to a tumultuous year for Burgstaller, who in 2023 was dropped from the national team by coach Ralf Rangnick following controversies involving homophobic chants during a celebratory event after a win against city rivals Austria Vienna.
Burgstaller joined Cardiff City from Rapid Vienna in 2014 but only made three appearances before moving to Nurnberg, where he continued to build his career in Germany before returning to Rapid Vienna in 2022. The football community expresses its support for Burgstaller as he faces a challenging recovery ahead.
