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Barca in Defensive Crisis: Christensen Out, Transfer Hunt On
25 Dec
Summary
- Christensen's ACL injury sidelines him for months.
- Barca can sign a replacement if injury is deemed long-term.
- Several defenders are being considered for a January transfer.
Barcelona's January transfer window plans have been drastically altered by the long-term ACL injury sustained by center-back Andreas Christensen. The Danish defender is expected to be sidelined for several months, prompting manager Hansi Flick to consider emergency options. If the injury is officially deemed long-term by La Liga, the club will be permitted to replace Christensen's registration, provided the new signing's salary is within a specified percentage of the injured player's.
The club is reportedly exploring several potential defensive targets. Names like Axel Disasi of Chelsea and Nathan Aké from Manchester City have surfaced, though Disasi's loan move is complicated by Chelsea's existing loan limitations. Marcos Senesi of Bournemouth, along with veteran options Nicolas Otamendi and Stefan de Vrij, are also being considered.
Other rumored targets include Luiz Felipe, Diego Llorente, and Juan Foyth. As the January transfer window approaches, Barcelona anticipates a flurry of speculation surrounding potential defensive reinforcements to address the unexpected void left by Christensen's injury.
