England and Chelsea star, Danny Drinkwater was reportedly
attacked by a gang of six thugs after he allegedly tried to chat up his fellow
footballer's girlfriend during a night out.
The 29-year-old midfielder who plays as a midfielder for
Burnley, on loan from fellow Premier League club Chelsea suffered torn ankle
ligaments in the fight outside Manchester's Chinawhite club early last Sunday
(Sept.1).
According to Mail Online, Drinkwater is expected to be off
the pitch for at least four weeks.
He is alleged to have approached Scunthorpe United player
Kgosi Ntlhe's girlfriend, a move which initially caused a confrontation between
the two footballers before he was attacked.
The former Leicester City player was later thrown out of the
club by security before he was attacked by six thugs who then allegedly jumped
on his ankle as they chanted 'break his leg' while blood spilled 'everywhere'.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Danny had been celebrating
a friend’s birthday and by his own admission got incredibly drunk.
“He knows he has let himself down big time. He was extremely
drunk and to be honest doesn’t remember much of the incident. His mate had to
fill him in the next day.
“Danny repeatedly tried to chat up a stunning girl in the
club and wouldn’t leave her alone.
“He tried it on a few times before she told him to shut up
by saying she was there with her boyfriend. He confronted Danny in the club,
and punches were thrown.
“Both men were kicked out, and whilst Danny was outside
things turned really ugly.
“Some other lads really started on him. After a series of
verbal exchanges they knocked him to the ground. He was then hit with an object
about the face and body. They were raining blows on him and jumping on his
ankle.
“Danny is absolutely mortified now and realises he can no
longer put himself in a position where these incidents happen, regardless of
who is at fault.
“He had been focused on performing for Burnley and
understands people will now question this. He is devastated. His injuries were
significant. He looks a total mess.”
