Burning liquid 'chucked at Ligue 1 star by female intruder' as he’s rushed to hospital

Posted Saturday, July 03, 2021 by Dailystar.co.uk

Lorient winger Yoane Wissa was allegedly attacked at his home by a female intruder at around midnight on Thursday, with the woman reportedly throwing liquid in his face

Burning liquid 'chucked at Ligue 1 star by female intruder' as he’s rushed to hospital
Yoane WISSA of Lorient during the Ligue 1 match between FC Lorient and Angers SCO at Stade du Moustoir on May 2, 2021 in Lorient, France. (Photo by Matthieu Mirville/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Lorient striker Yoane Wissa has been rushed to hospital after ‘having burning liquid chucked in his face’ at his home.

The 24-year-old star was allegedly the victim of the attack which happened on Thursday night.

According to French outlet L’Equipe, the winger was assaulted by a woman who threw liquid in his face.

Reports in France claim that the lady turned up at his house yesterday afternoon requesting an autograph for her son.

Wissa reportedly obliged and gave his signature as an act of ‘good grace.’

At around midnight, the same lady is alleged to have returned and entered his home.

Burning liquid 'chucked at Ligue 1 star by female intruder' as he’s rushed to hospital
Yoane Wissa plays for Lorient in Ligue 1

Wissa is said to have confronted her, at which point she allegedly threw liquid at him, reportedly causing burns to his face.

The Ligue 1 star was taken to hospital after the alleged incident, where he is believed to be in a stable condition.

L'Equipe also reports the public prosecutor of the TJ of Lorient, Stephane Kellenberger, as saying: “His [Wissa's] life would not be in danger, but the seriousness of the injuries will have to be assessed”.

Following the attack, Wissa’s club Lorient released a statement condemning the act and offering their support to the star.

Burning liquid 'chucked at Ligue 1 star by female intruder' as he’s rushed to hospital
Lorient star Wissa was reportedly attacked at his home

It read: “FC Lorient learned this morning that Yoane Wissa had been the victim of an assault at home during the night before being hospitalised urgently.

“Yoane is due for surgery today.”

It added: “The club, in shock, want to show their support for Yoane and his family and wish their player a speedy recovery.

“FC Lorient is counting on justice to convict the author of this attack.”