HERTHA BERLIN Aymen Barkok was rushed to hospital after a horrific attack in a bar.
The 25-year-old Moroccan international was enjoying a night out in the German capital on Saturday when he was attacked.
Barkok was physically assaulted and rushed to hospital with facial injuries.
After staying overnight, he underwent surgery on Sunday.
And Barkok will likely miss the rest of the season while he recovers from the traumatic incident.
Hertha confirmed the attack on Barkok in an emotional statement.
And they sent their best wishes to the extreme.
It said: “We were horrified to learn yesterday that Aymen Barkok was physically attacked in a Berlin bar overnight from Saturday to Sunday and had to be taken to hospital with facial injuries.
“Aymen underwent successful surgery yesterday, Sunday, but he will not be available to us for now.
“We wish you a speedy recovery, Aymen! We are thinking of you.”
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