Bundesliga ace Aymen Barkok recently underwent surgery after being attacked in a Berlin bar. The Hertha Berlin midfielder sustained facial injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital on Saturday night. As a result, the Morocco international will be unavailable for future matches. He was last seen on the bench during Hertha’s game against Hannover 96 and is likely to miss the remainder of the season.

Hertha Berlin confirmed the news in a statement, expressing shock and sympathy for Barkok. The statement also mentioned the successful operation and wished him a speedy recovery. Barkok, who joined Hertha on loan from Mainz in January, has played 12 times in 2. Bundesliga and scored once.

Prior to his loan, he made 13 appearances in the Bundesliga with Mainz during the 2023/24 season. Mainz, Barkok’s parent club, issued a statement expressing their concern for the player and sending him their best wishes. They also noted that a police investigation was underway regarding the incident. Additionally, Mainz’s English social media account extended well wishes to Barkok, emphasizing their support for his recovery.

The situation has prompted an outpouring of support for Barkok from the football community, with both Hertha Berlin and Mainz expressing their solidarity.