Christensen ruled out as Barca injury crisis deepens
TOPSHOT - Barcelona's Danish defender Andreas Christensen (L) tackles Inter Milan's Argentinian forward Joaquin Correa during the UEFA Champions League Group C football match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona on October 4, 2022 at the Giuseppe-Meazza (San Siro) stadium in Milan. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP)
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has suffered a
sprained ankle, the club confirmed on Wednesday, leaving the Catalans with only
two fit centre-backs.
The Denmark centre-back was taken off in the 1-0 defeat by
Inter Milan on Tuesday at the San Siro, and is a doubt for upcoming games,
including the Clasico on October 16.
Barca are already without Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde and
Hector Bellerin in defence, as well as Dutch duo Memphis Depay and Frenkie de
Jong.
"Tests carried out on Wednesday have confirmed that the
first team player Andreas Christensen has a sprained left ankle," said
Barca in a statement.
"He is unavailable and his recovery will dictate his
return."
Gerard Pique and Eric Garcia are set to line up in the centre
of defence against Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, with Xavi thin on
alternatives beyond using players from the B team.
Inter visit Camp Nou on Wednesday October 12, a crucial game
for Barca's hopes of qualifying for the next round of the Champions Leagues,
before the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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