At first glance, it didn’t seem much going on when Witsel fell to the ground. It seemed as if he slid or went through his ankle for a moment when he tried to walk to the ball. But somewhat distraught, Witsel remained on the ground. He didn’t seem to understand what had happened to him.
The delayed replay of the TV images clearly showed a handsome on his calf muscles. That, along with the immobile foot, made Play Sports commentator Filip Joos suspect that it could be an Achilles tendon injury. “But let’s hope it isn’t too bad.”
After the match, however, coach Edin Terzic confirmed the dreaded suspicion: “Axel felt something in his Achilles tendon. We still have to wait for the correct diagnosis. We hope to have more clarity as soon as possible. Hopefully we will not lose Axel for long.
A serious Achilles tendon injury would mean that Witsel can cross over the European Championship next summer. There will only be a definitive answer in the coming hours or days.
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