If Witsel makes it to 26, that will be bad news for Sambi Lokonga, his reserve, who is now training along. But Martinez doesn’t want to hear about that: “The experience he is gaining now will make him the player he can become.”
“Lokonga’s potential for the future of Belgian football is at the level of Axel Witsel. Those are big words, but that’s his potential. He now gets the chance to go on holiday and can return stronger next season, also with the Devils.
