The countdown has been on since the arrival of the Red Devils in Germany and the days which bring them closer to the first match at the Euro, against Slovakia, also bring with them their share of questions about the physical state of the players. This Thursday, it was the case of Axel Witsel who was at the heart of the followers’ questions. Suffering from a thigh strain since the match against Luxembourg, the Atlético de Madrid player – who extended his contract for the Colchoneros until June 2025 – is training on the sidelines of the group.
Wearing sneakers, he took many laps around the field with a member of the staff, without touching the ball. Four days before the match against the Slovaks, the question has not yet been answered about his participation. Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate also did not take part in the entire training, like on Wednesday. The two defenders, after the warm-up, increased their exercises with the ball, chained together a few strikes, then finished with a few laps of the field.
Everyone back for game two
It is also difficult to decide on their participation for the match against Slovakia, but good news seems to emerge, as the days go by: Domenico Tedesco says he is reassured to see the physical development of the players in difficulty and he hopes to recover well. everyone for the second match against Romania, in just under ten days.
Other news, or rather status quo: Thomas Meunier has not yet been able to undergo new examinations to determine the exact nature of his injury (a priori tear) and the duration of his unavailability. However, it is confirmed that if the Trabzonspor player is withdrawn – Tedesco has until this Sunday 6 p.m. to modify his list – the Devils will remain at 24 in Germany.
