Barcelona team news: Christensen was sidelined for months with a knee injury

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen will be absent for several months after being diagnosed with a knee ligament injury on Sunday.

«Christensen has suffered a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee as a result of an unfortunate twist of the knee during Saturday’s training,» La Liga leaders Barcelona said in a statement.

The Catalan giants said Christensen will undergo conservative treatment, while Spanish media report he will be out for four months.

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The 29-year-old centre-back is set to miss Denmark’s 2026 World Cup play-off matches against North Macedonia in March.

Christensen, who joined from Chelsea in 2022, has struggled with injuries throughout his time at Barca. The Danish defender’s contract expires in June 2026 at Camp Nou.

Barca head coach Hansi Flick had said midfielder Pedri, who has a hamstring problem, will miss the La Liga visit to Villareal.

Published on December 21, 2025