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Barcelona Suffer Defensive Blow as Christensen Faces Weeks on the Sidelines

Sun , September 20 2026 / 07:01 PM By: Misr Connect 3 min read
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Barcelona will be without Andreas Christensen for several weeks after the Danish defender suffered a thigh injury during the team’s 3-1 win over Sevilla.

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🚑 Christensen Set to Miss Several Weeks

Barcelona have suffered a setback in defense after confirming that Danish center-back Andreas Christensen will be sidelined for several weeks with a thigh injury sustained during the club’s La Liga clash with Sevilla.

Christensen started the match against Sevilla, which Barcelona won 3-1, but was forced to leave the field in the 59th minute after picking up the injury.

The 30-year-old defender then watched the remainder of the game from the bench as Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the league campaign with a seventh consecutive victory.

📢 Barcelona Release Injury Update

Barcelona issued a statement confirming that Christensen will miss several weeks, with his return date set to depend on how his condition develops during the recovery process.

His absence comes at an important stage of the season for the Catalan side, who will be looking to maintain their strong league form in the coming weeks.

🇩🇰 Christensen to Miss Denmark Duty

The injury will also prevent Christensen from joining the Denmark national team during the upcoming international break, with the national side scheduled to play several matches during the period.

The defender has dealt with a number of injuries since joining Barcelona in 2022, making his recovery process another point of attention for the club.

📅 Busy Schedule Ahead for Denmark

Denmark are scheduled to play four matches during the international window, beginning with an away meeting against Norway on Thursday, before hosting Wales on Sunday.

Denmark will then face Portugal at home before traveling to play Wales again in the return fixture on October 4.

⚽ While Christensen begins his recovery, Barcelona will closely monitor his progress before determining when he can return to training and competitive action, with the team continuing its busy campaign.

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