Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Monday named a 26-strong squad for Euro 2020 including Axel Witsel but without Marouane Fellaini.
Witsel underwent an operation on his achilles tendon in January and resumed running just a few days ago, leaving his availability for the June 11-July 11 tournament in doubt.
“With a squad extended to 26 (instead of 23), I can take this risk (on Witsel), he’s a unique player,” said Martinez.
Fellaini, who has not played for Belgium since the 2018 World Cup after which he left for China, has not been summoned from international retirement.