Former Schalke Striker Guido Burgstaller Hospitalized After Violent Attack in Vienna

The Rapid Wien player suffered a skull fracture and faces months of recovery following the unprovoked assault by an unidentified assailant.

Guido Burgstaller, a 35-year-old striker for SK Rapid Wien and former Bundesliga star, was severely injured in a violent attack over the weekend in Vienna.
The assault, carried out by an unidentified individual, resulted in a skull base fracture and other head injuries, leaving Burgstaller hospitalized.
Rapid Wien confirmed that Burgstaller will be unable to play for several months, with uncertainty surrounding his potential return to professional football.
Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the attacker, while Rapid Wien has pledged full support for Burgstaller's recovery.
Burgstaller, who previously played for Schalke 04, Nürnberg, and St. Pauli, has received widespread messages of support, including from former clubs.