Andreas Christensen’s return to a regular starting role at Barcelona has been halted by another injury setback, with the Danish defender ruled out for several weeks after Saturday’s 3-1 win over Sevilla.
Key takeaways
- Christensen suffered a muscle injury in his left quadriceps during Barcelona’s victory over Sevilla.
- The 30-year-old centre-back is expected to be unavailable for several weeks.
- Barcelona confirmed the extent of the problem on Sunday.
- Denmark will be without one of their leading defenders for Nations League fixtures against Norway, Wales and Portugal.
Another interruption for Barcelona defender
The injury came during Barcelona’s Saturday meeting with Sevilla, a match the Catalan side won 3-1. Medical examinations identified a muscular issue in Christensen’s left thigh, forcing him into a spell on the sidelines.
It is an unwelcome development for a player who had reclaimed a place in Barcelona’s starting line-up at the beginning of the campaign. Christensen had seen each of the previous two seasons disrupted by repeated fitness problems, making his latest absence particularly frustrating.
Denmark lose a key figure
Christensen is also a major part of Denmark’s national-team plans. His injury means he will miss the country’s forthcoming Nations League matches against Norway, Wales and Portugal.
The defender now faces several weeks of recovery as Barcelona and Denmark wait for his return.
