Official: Barcelona defender's recovery timeline revealed
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has suffered an injury to the rectus muscle in his left thigh and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Details: The player sustained the injury in the second half of the match against Sevilla. The 30-year-old Dane had already registered an assist for Raphinha in the game, but in the 58th minute, he felt a sharp pain during a challenge and immediately requested to be substituted. Christensen left the field in tears.
A medical examination confirmed an injury to the rectus muscle of the quadriceps. The exact recovery timeline will depend on the progress of his rehabilitation, but Hansi Flick's coaching staff will be unable to count on the player in the next few fixtures. Christensen's absence further aggravates Barcelona's shortage of options in central defense, where Pau Cubarsí and Gerard Martín are the only fully fit players available.
After seven league matches, the Catalans have collected 21 points and sit alone at the top of the table. Barcelona will play their next match on October 10, facing Getafe in La Liga.
Álvaro Hernández
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