Barcelona Worried for Andreas Christensen. The Defender is Set to Miss.....

FC Barcelona have confirmed that the Danish international Andreas Christensen has suffered a partial ACL tear and his return to action will be possible after four months.

Hansi Flick was asked about the defender's condition ahead of the Villareal game in the pre-match presser, which the Catalans eventually won 2-0. The German manager said that Andreas Christensen will be unavailable for around a few months as of now. This Andreas Christensen injury diminishes Barcelona's options at the back, which could be a thing of concern for Flick and co.

Andreas Christensen has been at the club since 2022, but the Denmark international has struggled for regular gametime, and his recurring injuries haven't helped a lot either. The player has featured in just 97 matches for the club over the course of three years, bagging five goals and three assists.

How does Christensen's Absence Affect Barcelona & His Own Future?

Andreas Christensen has played little to no part in FC Barcelona's recent success, with the defender coming off the bench on most occasions. Even in the event of the club captain Ronald Araujo, missing from the team, it is Gerard Martin who gets the nod ahead of the Danish in the centre-back position. Despite traditionally being a left-back, he has cemented the left-sided centre-back position as his own due to impressive performances. This speaks volumes about the importance of Andreas Christensen at the club, where he is way below the pecking order.

Most of the appearances of Andreas Christensen have come off the bench, which makes it clear that Hansi Flick has very little confidence in the Danish international, at least when it comes to starting the game. Andreas Christensen injury history reveals that the player has suffered numerous injuries over the last two years, which have kept him out of action for quite some time.

Andreas Christensen featured in just six games last season due to an Achilles problem, followed by a calf injury, which kept him out of action in the initial stages of the current season. He started his first game since September against Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey Round of 32.

Barcelona are looking for an alternative to Andreas Christensen already, as the Danish international's contract is set to expire next summer. His recurring injuries haven't helped a lot either, as Barcelona will look to bolster their squad with better defensive options who will remain devoid of injuries for most of the season. Andreas Christensen return date hasn't been confirmed yet, as an ACL tear requires a good amount of time to heal after which the Danish international will resume basic on-field activities. But, as mentioned above, it might take around 4 months, which could put his chances of appearing in the World Cup in doubt, provided the Danes win the play-offs.