The friendly international against Croatia also came too early for Axel Witsel, who is still working on his way back after a serious ankle injury. But Roberto Martinez has no doubts that the midfielder will be fit during the European Championship.
“Axel is very important to us and will certainly be among the 26 names for the European Championship,” assures the national coach. “I’m impressed with his progression.”
Martinez seems to be concerned about Leandro Trossard, who was injured during the warm-up on Sunday before the practice match against Croatia. “He hadn’t felt anything during training, but during the warm-up he experienced problems with his quadriceps. We didn’t want to take any risks,” it sounds.
“He is certainly a doubt with us, just like Dedryck Boyata. His injury is also not too serious, but we still have to look at it. That will happen on Monday.”
“Then Kevin De Bruyne will also join the group. He will rather have a slow, constructive program. The reserve players Albert Sambi-Lokonga, Brandon Mechele and Zinho Vanheusden will remain with the group at least until Friday,” said the national coach.
