Moroccan Player Undergoes Facial Surgery After Assault

Aymeric Barqouq, the Moroccan player from Hertha Berlin (on loan from Mainz 05), was assaulted at a nightclub in Berlin, resulting in his hospitalization and subsequent facial surgery. Mainz announced via their account on "X" that their player Barqouq was attacked, stating that he underwent a successful surgery and that the police have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident. Meanwhile, Hertha Berlin released a statement regarding the matter, expressing shock upon learning on Sunday that Barqouq had suffered a physical assault on Saturday night, necessitating his hospitalization due to facial injuries. They added that the midfielder underwent successful surgery on Sunday but will not be available for the time being. According to the German newspaper "Kicker," Barqouq sustained multiple fractures to his face due to the attack carried out by several assailants, and it is reported that he will be sidelined for at least a month, with potential long-term consequences for his football career.