The Belgian international Axel Witzel Today ensured that he continues to be comfortable playing as a midfielder rather than as a central defender, as he did in Atletico Madridbut he has no problem playing defense, although he needs to be “more attentive” and “more run.”
“I still feel good physically playing as a midfielder. I naturally play there. In defense I have to be more attentive, I have to run and stop. It’s more difficult for me but it can prolong my career,” said the footballer on the eve of the Nations League match between Belgium and Wales.
The 33-year-old rojiblanco said that if he had to play in a three-man defence, he would prefer to do so centrally, but stressed that his natural position is in midfield.
“I prefer to play number six. Roberto Martínez (the coach of Belgium) is clear about my position in the national team but if I have to come out as a central defender, I will be there”, declared the player.
Witsel added that he feels he is in top form after a very intense pre-season. “It’s been difficult. I trained hard during the holidays. But he had never known such cruel preparation. It’s pretty intense“said Witsel, who added that “in the end it’s good because you feel like everyone in the group is ready.”
Source: La Verdad
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