This archive report was first published on 30 June 2020.
Former Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom, 27, was stabbed and robbed in Liverpool's Toxteth area on Saturday, hours after playing in Derby's 2-1 win over Reading.
Wisdom, who now plays for Championship side Derby, was attacked as he got out of his car, leaving him with injuries that required hospitalization.
Derby County Football Club confirmed the incident in a statement, saying that Wisdom was the victim of an unprovoked assault and robbery.
"He sustained injuries which resulted in him being admitted to hospital, where he is in a stable condition," the statement read.
Merseyside Police are investigating the incident, and Derby County will focus on supporting Wisdom and his family.
According to The Sun, Wisdom's family and fans are wishing him a speedy recovery, and he is expected to return to the pitch soon.
Wisdom signed for Liverpool as a 14-year-old and made 14 appearances for the club before loan spells at Derby, West Brom, Norwich, and Red Bull Salzburg.
He joined Derby on a permanent deal in 2017.
