Worst Tackle Ever? (video post)

by Rocwood

This assault tackle was carried out by Axel Witsel of Standard Liege, on the Anderlecht player Marcin Wasilewski.

Awful tackle – and from a player once linked to the big 4 English teams as a potential transfer target.

What is the opinion on this one? Was it just a poorly timed tackle, or did he set out to hurt the player?

Oh and in case you are wondering, yes he got red carded.

Update – here’s the xray:

x-ray