Axel Witsel's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Axel Witsel's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Fractures | Face | 2019-12-06 | Required surgery and a brief period of recovery away from the pitch. | The accident involved a fall at home resulting in multiple fractures to his face. | Suffered facial fractures in a domestic accident at home. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the fractures followed by a period of rest. | Short-term absence, returned to competitive play with protective gear. | Moderate due to the nature of the injury and the need for surgery. | No prior facial injuries reported. | Returned to training with a protective mask in January 2020. | High | Surgical intervention to repair fractures. | Specialist surgeons and club medical team. | Minimal, with successful surgery and recovery. | Use of protective gear during initial return to play. | Missed several Bundesliga matches and training sessions. | Severe pain, swelling, and difficulty in facial movement. | Low, following successful surgery. | Support from family, medical staff, and teammates. | Club facilities and specialized medical centers. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2017-09-29 | Missed several weeks of competitive play, impacting his contributions to the team. | The injury occurred during a league match, leading to immediate medical attention and substitution. | Sustained during a match while playing for Tianjin Quanjian. | 6 weeks | Included rest, physiotherapy, and strength training to support the knee. | Temporary setback with successful return to form. | Managed well with support from medical staff and team. | No significant previous knee injuries reported. | Returned to match play in November 2017. | Moderate | Rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to physical activity. | Team physiotherapists and medical team. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Focus on knee strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed several league matches. | Pain and instability in the right knee. | Moderate, depending on the rehabilitation process. | Support from medical staff, coaching team, and family. | Club facilities. |
| Strains | Right Hamstring | 2019-11-09 | Missed several matches, affecting his availability for club fixtures. | The injury occurred late in the game, and Witsel was seen clutching his right hamstring before being subbed off. | Sustained a hamstring strain during a Bundesliga match. | 4 weeks | Focused on rest, physiotherapy, and gradual return to training. | Short-term absence with no lasting effects reported. | Minor frustration due to missing competitive play. | No prior significant hamstring injuries reported. | Returned to full training and match play in December 2019. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE method) followed by physical therapy. | Club physiotherapists and medical team. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Increased emphasis on stretching and strengthening exercises. | Missed 3 Bundesliga matches. | Sharp pain in the right hamstring, difficulty running. | Moderate, depending on the rehabilitation quality. | Support from club medical staff and coaching team. | Club facilities. |
| Tendinitis | Left Achilles Tendon | 2021-01-08 | Witsel was sidelined for several months, missing crucial fixtures for both club and country. | The injury occurred in the early minutes of the game, leading to immediate substitution and subsequent medical evaluation. | During a match against RB Leipzig, Axel Witsel suffered a rupture in his left Achilles tendon. | Approximately 7 months | Underwent surgery followed by an extensive rehabilitation program including physiotherapy and strength training. | Significant downtime impacting his form and match fitness upon return. | Reported challenges in maintaining morale during the long recovery period. | None reported in the Achilles tendon area prior to this incident. | Returned to training in July 2021 and rejoined the team for the start of the 2021-2022 season. | High | Surgical repair followed by physical therapy. | Club medical team and a specialist surgeon. | Potential for reduced mobility and increased risk of re-injury. | Increased focus on conditioning and strengthening exercises for the Achilles tendon. | Missed the remainder of the 2020-2021 season, including the UEFA Euro 2020. | Immediate and severe pain, inability to continue playing. | Moderate to high, depending on the recovery proces | Support from family, teammates, and the club's medical and coaching staff. | Club facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
Axel Witsel's Sports Injuries Videos
Axel Witsel breaks Wasyl's leg in HD
Axel Witsel (Standard Liege) committed a brutal foul on Wasilewski (Anderlecht) in the Jupiler League 2009/2010.
Axel Witsel (Standard) breaks the leg of Marcin Wasilewski (Anderlecht)
Match between Anderlecht and Standard. The final score was 1-1. Witsel is suspended until November 23, 2009 (3 months). New...
Axel Witsel breaks Wasilewski's leg during Anderlecht-Standard match
Axel Witsel breaks the shin and calf bone of Wasilewski during the Anderlecht-Standard match in the Belgian League.
