Axel Witsel Injury: complete list, injury history and expected return date

Axel Witsel is currently fit, recovering from a minor infection in April 2022 that sidelined him for seven days. The Belgian midfielder/defender has faced six career injuries, most notably a 154-day Achilles tendon rupture in 2021, causing him to miss 27 matches—his longest absence. His most common issue is adductor muscle tears, accounting for 227 total days out. Despite injuries, he’s maintained decent availability, missing 26.6% of matches overall. Now at Atlético Madrid, he remains a key presence when healthy.