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
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.