Gulacsi victim of armed robbery, ruled out of Villarreal-Napoli

Villarreal goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi is ruled out of the Champions League match against Napoli on Tuesday evening. He was the victim of an armed robbery, according to several European media outlets, including Tuttosport, De Telegraaf, and Die Welt.

A last-minute absence

According to Corriere dello Sport, the Spanish goalkeeper will not be on the pitch for this match. The club reportedly indicated that he is not in the best condition. Voetbal International specifies that the 36-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper was the victim of this attack on Tuesday and that he is being given all the time he needs to overcome it.

The circumstances of the attack

According to De Telegraaf, Péter Gulácsi and his family were victims of this armed robbery. The Dutch daily mentions an attack at their home, while Mundo Deportivo mentions the presence of the family at the time of the facts. Sources differ on the exact location, but all agree on the violent nature of the incident.

A former Leipzig player

The goalkeeper, who previously played for RB Leipzig, was expected to start for this Champions League match. His absence is a loss for Villarreal, who must face Napoli without their number one. The club has not yet officially communicated on the duration of his unavailability.