DBasia.news – After undergoing surgery due to problems on his face, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will certainly not strengthen the team in the Champions League match against Slavia Prague at dawn later.
The problem came when Witsel fell at his house some time ago. According to Der BVB coach Lucien Favre, Witsel will only be back playing in 2020.
“Axel Witsel will not be able to play again in 2019. That certainly makes us feel very sad because he is one of the most important players for Dortmund. We certainly hope he can get fit soon and return to playing soon,” Lucien Favre was quoted as saying on the official UEFA website.
Witsel’s loss would be a pretty blow for Dortmund. Because Witsel plays a key role in the midfield of Der BVB as a figure who often becomes a breaker of the opponent’s attack and initiator of the counterattack.
Moreover, Dortmund will face Slavic who is troublesome for Barcelona and Inter Milan. Favre also expressed his admiration for the performance shown by Slavia in the Champions League this season.
“Everyone always talks about Inter or Barcelona. Nobody talks about Slavic Prague. They are a team that is very fond of running. As a team, they can run as far as 132 KM in one match. In addition, they are also a very aggressive team, “said Favre.