Borussia Dortmund's Axel Witsel facing months on the sidelines with torn Achilles tendon injuy
/dnl.eurosport.com/sd/img/placeholder/eurosport_logo_1x1.png){kind=logo}
ByEurosport
Published 10/01/2021 at 17:28 GMT
The Bundesliga side confirmed Axel Witsel tore his Achilles tendon in their 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The Belgium international is likely to be sidelined for a number of months and could miss the remainder of the season. Such a scenario would make him extremely doubtful to be fit for this summer's European Championship
Dortmund's Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel leaves the pitch after being injured during the German first division Bundesliga football match RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund in Leipzig, on January 9, 2021.
Image credit: Getty Images
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel is facing up to the prospect of several months on the sidelines after tearing his Achilles tendon in their 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig, the club said on Sunday.
The Belgium international was taken off after 30 minutes of the match on Saturday after falling to the ground without any other player near him.
"Unfortunate news. Axel Witsel suffered a torn Achilles tendon during yesterday’s match and will be out for an extended period of time," the club said in a statement on Twitter.
"We all wish Axel a speedy and successful recovery."
Losing Witsel is a huge blow for BvB as the midfielder has featured in all but two games so far this season.
Dortmund, who face Sevilla in the Champions League round of 16 next month, are fourth in the Bundesliga, five points behind leaders Bayern Munich and three adrift of second-placed RB Leipzig.
The news will also be keenly felt in Belgium, as he is a key member of the national side and he faces a race against time to be fit for the European Championship this summer.
Adaditional reporting from Reuters
Scan me
Related Topics
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement