Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen is set to miss around a month of football due to a calf injury he picked up while on international duty with Denmark.
The 25-year-old was forced to retire from Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland after just 18 minutes of play, and it is believed that he will be out for approximately 3-4 weeks, which would include the crucial Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Real Madrid.
Christensen out with injury
Christensen picked up the injury during Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland. The severity of the injury was immediately apparent from the defender’s distressed expression as he left the pitch.
The loss of the defender is a significant blow to coach Xavi Hernandez, who has been impressed with Christensen’s performances during his first season with Barcelona.
Barcelona expect to have him back in a month
According to reports, the Barcelona camp expects Christensen to be out for a month, which is bad news for coach Xavi Hernandez, who has already been dealing with the absence of Ronald Araujo, who is out with an adductor problem and withdrew from the Uruguay squad for friendlies in Asia.
The injuries to Christensen and Araujo are likely to force Xavi to reconfigure his defence, which has been one of the strongest aspects of Barcelona’s game this season, with just nine goals conceded in La Liga.
Jules Kounde may be moved to central defence to fill the void left by Christensen’s absence, while Eric Garcia and Marcos Alonso could also see more game time due to the injuries.
Positive start for Christensen at Barcelona
Christensen joined Barcelona in the summer transfer window from Chelsea and had been performing exceptionally well in his first season at the club. He made an immediate impact on the squad, and his impressive performances earned him the trust of the coach and his teammates.
Although the news of his injury is a significant setback, Barcelona fans will be hoping that he recovers quickly and continues to shine on the pitch when he returns.
Barcelona has been performing well this season, and their defence has been one of the standout features of their game. The loss of Christensen, coupled with Araujo’s absence, could potentially affect their performance in the upcoming matches, especially against their rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. However, with Xavi at the helm and a talented squad at his disposal, Barcelona fans will be hoping that the team can overcome this hurdle and continue to perform at their best.
