In brief
In a shocking incident over the weekend, Rapid Vienna’s striker Guido Burgstaller sustained a fractured skull while reportedly being attacked by an unknown assailant in the heart of Vienna. As per his club's statement, the 35-year-old forward, who has represented Austria 26 times, is expected to be sidelined for several months due to this severe injury. Rapid Vienna indicated that Burgstaller was assaulted with a "brutal blow," resulting in his skull fracture as he collapsed. Upon immediate examination at the scene, he was later taken to a hospital for further treatment, where he will remain for at least a few days. The club expressed their confidence in the authorities to swiftly identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Burgstaller, who began his career in Austria, has played for various clubs including Cardiff City, Nurnberg, and Schalke before rejoining Rapid in 2022. He was also part of a controversy earlier this year, alongside two teammates, for singing homophobic chants after a league match.
Guido Burgstaller Suffers Skull Fracture in Violent AttackAustria striker Guido Burgstaller is hospitalized with a serious head injury following an unprovoked attack in Vienna.In a shocking incident over the weekend, Rapid Vienna’s striker Guido Burgstaller sustained a fractured skull while reportedly being attacked by an unknown assailant in the heart of Vienna. As per his club's statement, the 35-year-old forward, who has represented Austria 26 times, is expected to be sidelined for several months due to this severe injury. Rapid Vienna indicated that Burgstaller was assaulted with a "brutal blow," resulting in his skull fracture as he collapsed. Upon immediate examination at the scene, he was later taken to a hospital for further treatment, where he will remain for at least a few days. The club expressed their confidence in the authorities to swiftly identify and apprehend the perpetrator. Burgstaller, who began his career in Austria, has played for various clubs including Cardiff City, Nurnberg, and Schalke before rejoining Rapid in 2022. He was also part of a controversy earlier this year, alongside two teammates, for singing homophobic chants after a league match.
