Benfica's Axel Witsel asks fans to back the team in the match against FC Twente – Liga Sagres News
Benfica star http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Axel-Witsel-c7029 has asked the fans to back their team in the crucial UEFA Champions League play-off, revealing that the players count on their support to get them through difficult games.
The Eagles have been drawn to face Dutch giants, FC Twente, in their UEFA Champions League play-off and the match will be a real test of their credentials for the upcoming Portuguese Primeira Liga season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joan-Capdevila-c18631 but Axel Witsel remains one of the brightest prospects to sign for the Lisbon outfit.
The Belgian prodigy completed a much awaited switch from Standard Liege earlier in the summer and is expected to be a part of the starting eleven in the upcoming campaign despite his relatively young age.
Primarily playing as a midfielder, Witsel was lauded for his performances during his spell with Standard and continued to shine after joining the Reds. The 22-year-old starred in the UEFA Champions League encounter against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Trabzonspor-c40759 and quelled the Turkish
side’s attack to ensure a comfortable 2-0 victory for his new employers.
As a result of his efforts, Benfica qualified for the next phase of the prestigious European tournament and will now face http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 in the final hurdle, which are the play-offs.
Witsel is keen to secure another victory for the Portuguese giants and claims that the club fans will play a key role in motivating the players, if they are in a tight or difficult situation.
"I hope fans will support us in the game with Twente, The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753. I hope they are numerous. We count on you,” the Belgian star was quoted as saying on the official Facebook page of Benfica.
Although fans are expected to turn up in big numbers to watch Benfica, it remains to be seen whether they will have a positive impact on proceedings and help their team to achieve victory in what it is a vital encounter for both clubs.
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