Kevin Grosskreutz’s gruesome injuries revealed after World Cup winner is rushed to hospital following punch-up on night out

THESE are the gruesome pictures which reveal the extent of Kevin Grosskreutz's horror injuries.

The World Cup winner looks battered and bruised after receiving urgent medical attention in hospital following a punch-up.

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His head has swollen up grotesquely as it is soaked in blood.

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Grosskreutz, 28, was attacked by four thugs after leaving a nightclub in Germany.

According to reports in Germany, Grosskreutz left the venue at about 2.15am with three pals before he was punched, consequently smashing his head off the pavement.

The Stuttgart defender's four attackers, all aged between 16 and 19, were caught by police later.

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A statement from Stuttgart read: "Kevin Grosskreutz was, according to our current knowledge, involved in a physical conflict in the night from Monday to Tuesday and taken to a hospital in Stuttgart.

"Kevin Grosskreutz is doing well in the circumstances.

"In all likelihood, he can leave the hospital again on Wednesday. Kevin Grosskreutz will report after the incident.”

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Grosskreutz wants to press charges against the men.

The former Borussia Dortmund star was part of Germany's 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil.

He began his career at Dortmund, signed for Galatasaray in September 2015 and moved to Stuttgart the following January.