Soccer-Dortmund's Witsel ruled out for months with torn Achilles

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will be sidelined for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon in their 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig, the club said on Sunday. The Belgium international was taken off after 30 minutes of the match on Saturday after falling to the ground without any other player near him. "He tore his Achilles tendon," Dortmund said in a statement.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel will be sidelined for several months after tearing his Achilles tendon in their 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig, the club said on Sunday. The Belgium international was taken off after 30 minutes of the match on Saturday after falling to the ground without any other player near him.

"He tore his Achilles tendon," Dortmund said in a statement. Dortmund, who face Sevilla in the Champions League round of 16 next month, are fourth in the Bundesliga, five points behind leaders Bayern Munich and three adrift of second-placed RB Leipzig.