Senior Barcelona defender could be out for up to two months after recent setback

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen could be sidelined for up to two months following another injury setback suffered during Sunday's 3-1 victory over Sevilla. The Danish center-back was substituted during the second half after appearing to injure his left thigh in a challenge with a Sevilla striker. Christensen was visibly frustrated on the bench, covering his face with his hands as the severity of the injury became apparent.

Barcelona confirmed the nature of Christensen's injury, revealing he has a left thigh strain after conducting medical tests on Sunday. While the club did not provide a recovery estimate, initial projections suggested Christensen would be out for around four to six weeks. However, sources close to the player suspect the absence could extend to approximately two months.

This would be a significant blow for Christensen, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons and had hoped to provide more stability to Hansi Flick's defense. The upcoming international break provides Barcelona with some breathing room, allowing Christensen to begin his rehabilitation without missing matches immediately. However, a two-month recovery would still have major implications for Barcelona's schedule, potentially resulting in eight matches missed overall – five in La Liga and three in the Champions League.

Among those games are crucial fixtures like El Clasico and the match against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the setback, Christensen is not expected to miss the upcoming international selections or the international break during his rehabilitation. Flick and Christensen themselves are urging patience, as Barcelona cannot afford to rush him back from another muscular issue, especially with the season still having a considerable amount of games remaining.