Injury NewsFootball EspanaUnverified source· 20 Sept 2026
Christensen Out for Weeks with Muscle Injury
Barcelona's win over Sevilla came at a cost as Andreas Christensen limped off with a muscle problem.


A. Christensen
player
Player
Andreas Christensen
Injury
Muscle injury
Club
Barcelona
Expected return
Several weeks
What happened. Andreas Christensen was forced off around the hour mark in Barcelona's 3-1 win at Sevilla with a muscle injury. Manager Hansi Flick confirmed the defender is expected to be out for several weeks and will undergo further tests.
- Christensen will miss Denmark's Nations League fixtures due to the injury.
- Gerard Martin replaced him and is the obvious candidate to fill in.
- Eric Garcia and Jules Kounde are alternative defensive options.
“Christensen had suffered a muscle injury, would be out for several weeks and would undergo additional tests the following day.”
— Hansi Flick
Barcelona await test results to determine the full extent, with key La Liga and Champions League matches ahead.
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