Playing as center-back Witsel has made two starts during the 2023/24 Liga campaign and both have come as a center-back, racking up one shot, one chance created, seven clearances, three blocked shots, thr... Impact Witsel has spent most of his career playing as a central midfielder for both club and country, but given his traits, it's not surprising to see him move into a role on central defense, where his instincts, ball-playing ability and height suit quite well. Given manager Diego Simeone has already said he envisions Witsel as a defender, he's expected to continue in that center-back role going forward.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE