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      Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)

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      Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Apr 28, 2011 02:06:31 am
      Liverpool to battle for Belgian star
      Liverpool and AC Milan are set to go head-to-head for the services of Belgian ace Axel Witsel this summer.



      The Standard Liege midfielder has been closely followed by a number of European clubs but reports in Italy have claimed that Milan and Liverpool are currently leading the charge.

      The 22-year-old Belgium international has been one of Liege's key players ever since he broke into the side in 2006 but looks set to move on in the summer after the interest from abroad.

      But with a contract at Liege until 2013, the club are thought to want at least £10m for the midfielder.

      It was reported that scouts from half a dozen Premier League clubs were in attendance when Witsel scored both goals in Belgium's 2-0 win over Austria in March.

      But it is understood that it is Liverpool who are now ready to firm up their interest with a summer bid.

      Source: TalkSport

      This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.

      http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/media-watch/liverpool-to-battle-for-belgian-star
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #1: Apr 28, 2011 09:17:08 am
      This guy is THE BEST player in the Belgian competition at the moment! He was also brilliant against Austria en Azerbaijdjan with the national team. If he could keep playing like he is now, I believe he would be a good addition to our team/squad. To me his best position is AMC, but he can also play right wing.
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #2: Apr 28, 2011 09:31:20 am
      I think the Belgian team has some really sick young players, this guy is one of them. Would be excited if we got him
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #3: Apr 28, 2011 11:12:12 am
      i havent seen or heard of him so what kind of player is he? quick? similar to which player?
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #4: Apr 28, 2011 03:55:35 pm
      Any good? Better than Defour?
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #5: Apr 28, 2011 04:22:47 pm
      I havent seen or heard of him so what kind of player is he? quick? similar to which player?

      He is good for a leg break or two.

      Axel Witsel (Standard) breaks leg of Marcin Wasilewski (Anderlecht)
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      Reply #6: Apr 28, 2011 05:23:56 pm
      F***ing hell that was a bad challenge to say the least.
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      Reply #7: Apr 28, 2011 06:44:26 pm
      f**king hell that was a bad challenge to say the least.

      You could see his leg flopping around, wow a horrible challenge.
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #8: Apr 28, 2011 07:20:05 pm
      Beat me to it, Dado. Always remember that tackle when i hear his name.
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #9: Apr 28, 2011 11:22:43 pm
      You could see his leg flopping around, wow a horrible challenge.

      That's what always gets me in videos of leg breaks. Not nice at all.
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #10: May 27, 2011 07:05:20 pm

      Witsel ready for move
      Belgian ace eyes summer switch

      By Simone Bargellini
      Last Updated: May 27, 2011 3:15pm

      Axel Witsel's father admits his son is now ready to move to one of Europe's top leagues.

      The Standard Liege midfielder is rated as one of the best young midfielders in Europe.

      And the 22-year-old has attracted a host of attention from a number of top clubs including Milan giants AC and Inter, whilst in England, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal are all said to be keen.

      "Axel is ready for one of the world's three major leagues: Serie A, Premier League and La Liga," Witsel's father and agent Thierry Witsel told Corriere dello Sport.

      "I hope that he has just finished his last season with Standard Liege.

      "Fiorentina are interested but there are other Italian clubs, he spoke about Italy with (Francois) Gillet and (Gaby) Mudingayi, his team-mates in the national team and he's waiting only for the right offer."

      His father confirmed that a move to Arsenal remains his 'dream' move, saying: "Axel has no pretensions.

      "But his dream has always been (to play in) Arsenal. He just wants a club that is ready to believe in him."

      http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6954945,00.html
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #11: May 27, 2011 07:24:00 pm
      what position is he best suited for
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      Reply #12: May 27, 2011 07:44:20 pm
      dm i believe
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #13: May 27, 2011 07:46:14 pm
      what position is he best suited for

      He is a central midfielder ...
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #14: May 27, 2011 08:01:07 pm
      He wants to play with Arsenal, fair play to him
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      Re: Axel Witsel (Standard Liege)
      Reply #15: May 29, 2011 10:16:16 pm

      He is more an attacking midfielder. Can also play on the right but isn't as effective there.

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