AXEL WITSEL NEWS

Records one shot in win Witsel registered one shot (off target) and one tackle (won) in 65 minutes versus Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday,

Impact Witsel has started all four matches for the club this season but Saturday's contest was the first time he featured furth up the pitch in a defensive midfield role. With Thomas Meunier fully fit, Witsel should find himself playing in the midfield more often but is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium's Carrasco, Witsel and Courtois out of qualifier

Belgium players Yannick Carrasco, Axel Witsel and Thibaut Courtois have been released back to their clubs ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haaland scores, Dortmund beats Hoffenheim 3-2 in thriller

Erling Haaland has scored in injury time to give Borussia Dortmund a 3-2 win over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Axel Witsel, Belgium's centrepiece, was supposed to miss Euro 2020 The Dortmund midfielder was given a 'zero per cent chance' of making the competition in January - instead, he's driving Belgium forward

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starts back-to-back matches Witsel had three clearances and a foul drawn in Sunday's 1-0 win against Portgal.

Impact Witsel has gone a full 90 in back-to-back matches, which is somewhat surprising given that he just returned from a ruptured Achilles. His return from injury is something for the record books, as it seems like he's back to his usual self, holding down Belgium's midfield, a great sign for Borussia Dortmund ahead of next season.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hazard's return gives Belgium a dilemma at Euro 2020

Eden Hazard has completed a full match for the first time in more than a year and a half

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Thursday Witsel (Achilles) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Denmark.

Impact Witsel hasn't played since January because of a ruptured Achilles and he's only expected to be a bench option in this tournament. Still, it's a good sign in his recovery and he gives Belgium another defensive midfield option if needed.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denmark ready to 'show who we are' vs. Belgium at Euro 2020

It's time for Denmark to somehow focus on soccer again at the European Championship

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Blind overcame 'mental hurdle' at Euro 2020

Netherlands defender Daley Blind says he had to overcome a “mental hurdle” to play in the European Championship match against Ukraine after watching television images of former tea...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De Bruyne to miss Belgium's game against Russia at Euro 2020

Kevin De Bruyne will not play for Belgium in Saturday’s opening group game against Russia at the European Championship because he is still following an individual training program...

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belgium missing some star quality versus Russia at Euro 2020

What’s being billed by some as the last hurrah for Belgium’s “golden generation” begins with two of the team’s long-time stalwarts likely missing its opening match of the European...

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not traveling for opener Witsel (Achilles) is not traveling to Russia for Belgium's opening match on Saturday.

Impact It looks like Witsel still has an issue with his Achilles unless something else brewed up in the past couple weeks. He was strangely included in the squad despite not appearing since January because of a ruptured Achilles. Given that absence, there's no reason to think he competes for Belgium in the Euros.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Star-studded Belgium has injury concerns

Belgium has all it needs to finally land the major soccer title it craves with its golden generation of players scattered throughout Europe’s biggest clubs

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training with Belgium squad Witsel (Achilles) joined his international teammates on the training pitch Friday after being called up to the squad ahead of the 2020 UEFA European Championship.

Impact Witsel has been out of action since rupturing his Achilles tendon in domestic action with Borussia Dortmund on Jan. 9. At the 2018 World Cup, the midfielder registered six shots (one on target), 11 tackles and six interceptions in six matches for the Red Devils. If he is fully fit, Witsel could be in the mix to make regular starts for Belgium during the 2020 Euros.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium coach Martinez calls up Doku, Trossard for Euro 2020

Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard have been called up to the Belgium squad alongside the usual stalwarts for the European Championship

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund doubts return ahead of Manchester City clash

Borussia Dortmund is experiencing another bout of reflection, self-criticism and doubt just before Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal at Manchester City

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Leicester bids to go top of EPL

Leicester can be the latest team to take first place in the Premier League with a win at home to Chelsea

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel tears Achilles tendon DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel is at risk of missing the European Championship after tearing his Achilles tendon, a...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel tears Achilles tendon Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel is at risk of missing the European Championship after tearing his Achilles tendon, an injury his German club...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel tears Achilles tendon

Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel is at risk of missing the European Championship after tearing his Achilles tendon, an injury his German club says will sideline him for “the coming m...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund denies Leipzig top spot; Schalke finally wins

Erling Haaland has scored twice for Borussia Dortmund to deny Leipzig top spot in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win in Saxony

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sancho's 1st goal seals hard-fought triumph for Dortmund

Jadon Sancho has scored his first Bundesliga goal of the season but Borussia Dortmund returned from the winter break looking like it needs another one in a hard-fought 2-0 win over...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Witsel returns to shoot Dortmund's winner over Zenit in CL Axel Witsel has scored on his return to Russia to ensure Borussia Dortmund topped its Champions League group with a...

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM