The red-and-white club announced the news shortly before the start of the game, which closes the first half of the league season at Montilivi. The soleus injury in his right leg sidelines Witsel, who had been a fundamental player for coach Míchel Sánchez since his arrival last summer.

The Belgian player was in excellent form, having played 15 matches, all of them as a starter. His contributions include a memorable goal, scored with a bicycle kick, at the Barça stadium. This forced stop comes at a crucial point in the season.

This absence, added to the potential departure of Solís, whose future points towards Tigres de México, complicates Míchel's plans. The coach will likely be forced to place Arnau Martínez next to Iván Martín in the midfield, while the team awaits reinforcements during the winter transfer market.