A soccer player for the Austrian national team sustains a fractured skull after “attack.”

A soccer player for the Austrian national team sustains a fractured skull after “attack.”

According to a statement from his club Rapid Vienna. Austrian international soccer star Guido Burgstaller was hospitalized with a cracked skull following an attack in Vienna.

Burgstaller, who has made 26 appearances for the Austrian national team. Was “attacked by an unknown assailant” over the weekend in the country’s capital, according to Rapid. Who also stated that the 35-year-old will likely be out for “many months.”

A soccer player for According to Rapid’s statement. Burgstaller had “a basal skull fracture after a fall induced by a violent hit.”

“Guido was promptly evaluated and sent to hospital in the Austrian capital,” the statement continued. Regretfully, he will need to spend some time under medical observation.

“Everyone at SK Rapid wishes their friend and colleague a quick and easy recovery, and we have faith that the appropriate authorities will apprehend the unidentified offender as soon as possible. We kindly request that you respect Guido and his family’s privacy during this time.

“Of course, SK Rapid will provide Guido with our undivided support as he works toward a hopefully quick recovery.”

Vienna police have been contacted by CNN for comment.

Burgstaller had a brief stint with Cardiff City in the English Championship and previously played for Schalke in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top league.

Burgstaller last played for Austria in October 2023 and has two goals to his name.