Barca defender Andreas Christensen experienced a difficult 2024/25 season because of continuous injury obstacles. The Danish centre back played one game at the beginning of the season until Achilles tendinopathy surgery prevented him from participating for several months. The footballer was almost ready for his January comeback but developed a calf injury that delayed his return from the field. The subsequent relapse caused an additional delay that forced him to stay away from competition for eight months. Multiple sources indicate that Christensen has reached the last stage of his rehabilitation programme and he aims to return for full training activities next week.

Christensen’s Recovery Progress And Barca’s Cautious Approach

The worldwide media outlet AS reports Christensen will finish his rehabilitation process so he may return to training activities by next week. Recovery cheques by Barcelona physicians will determine if Christensen receives clearance at the end of this month despite medical personnel remaining vigilant due to his repeated injuries. Previous injury setbacks happened to him during training block before his medical return to action thus the club demonstrates caution about his early return. His recovery process arrives during an opportune moment for manager Hansi Flick since he needs defensive backup because important players sustained injuries.

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Christensen’s Return: A Crucial Boost For Barca’s Defense

The return of Christensen benefits Barca immensely because both Inigo Martinez and Marc Casado remain out of action. His return will give Barca valuable backup at centre-back which Flick needs until Martinez recovers from his injury. The absence of Casado for two months could lead Flick to use Christensen as a defensive midfielder solution since he provides an alternative to Frenkie de Jong. The primary issue is whether Christian Pulisic will be able to handle both physical and mental aspects during the crucial end of the season following his lengthy injury absence.

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