ANDREAS CHRISTENSEN NEWS

Should be available Sunday Christensen (Achilles) is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Getafe, head coach Xavi Hernandez told reporters Saturday.

Impact Christensen missed Tuesday's friendly match against Tottenham due to a minor Achilles issue, but Xavi confirmed the Denmark international would be available for Sunday's season opener. Christensen started in 22 of his 23 league appearances for Los Blaugranas in 2022-23.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly due to strain Christensen (Achilles) missed Tuesday's friendly with Tottenham due to a minor Achilles issue.

Impact Christensen was out for Tuesday's friendly clash due to a minor Achilles tendon issue. The defender is slowly working on his recovery and could still be an option for Sunday's league opener against Getafe.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first half of season finale Christensen made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Christensen was a first-choice center-back alongside Ronald Araujo or Jules Kounde when fit during his first season in Barcelona, tallying a goal, an assist and eight clean sheets across 23 La Liga appearances (22 starts). The 27-year-old did miss two significant spells in October and April with injuries to his ankle and calf, respectively, and he definitely had a World Cup to forget with Denmark in the winter.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Christensen generated an own goal and two interceptions in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Valladolid.

Impact Christensen scored in his own net to contribute to Tuesday's loss to Valladolid. He's started the last five matches since returning from injury, recording a goal, six interceptions and four clearances in that span.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on return Christensen scored from his only shot and created one chance in Saturday's 4-0 thrashing of Real Betis.

Impact Christensen announced his return from a month out with a calf injury in the best way possible, heading in his second goal of the season to open the scoring. The defender has been an ever-present when fit since arriving from Chelsea in the summer, making 17 appearances in total. He was replaced by Marcus Alonso in the 59th minute as he is worked back to full fitness.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Christensen is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Christensen is back in the lineup after missing the last five matches with a calf injury. He has started in 20 of the 22 games in all competitions, totaling an assist, 46 clearances and 22 tackles (12 won)

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Saturday Christensen (calf) is expected to return to the team for Saturday's match against Real Betis, confirms manager Xavi. "Andreas Christensen will be available for Saturday's game."

Impact Christensen may not see an immediate return to the starting XI after sitting out for almost a month with a calf injury, but will likely make an appearance off the bench Saturday. The defense has done well in his absence, maintaining four clean sheets in the five matches that Christensen has missed. He is, however, still expected to return to the lineup at some point, with Marcos Alonso and Eric Garcia the other options to start at center back alongside Ronald Araujo.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined vs. Atletico Christensen (calf) will still be unavailable to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, Marca reports.

Impact Christensen is still working his way through a calf injury he suffered during the March international window, and he will miss a fourth consecutive game on Sunday with two of Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia and Marcos Alonso set to continue as the starting center-backs for the match.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Christensen (undisclosed) is not in Barcelona's match day squad to face Girona on Monday.

Impact Christensen will miss a second straight game with an injury he suffered during the March international break. Marcos Alonso replaced him in the XI in central defense last weekend versus Elche and Eric Garcia is doing so against Girona.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Elche Christensen (undisclosed) was not included in the squad for Saturday's trip to Elche.

Impact Christensen won't make the trip to Elche after picking up an injury while on international duty. The center-back was a nailed-on starter before the international break, leaving a major gap in the center of the defense. Ronald Araujo reported as fit for Saturday's clash and could move straight back into the starting XI with Christensen ruled out.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Christensen (undisclosed) was brought off after 18 minutes during Thursday's EURO's clash with Finland.

Impact Christensen was forced off the pitch after just 18 minutes with an undisclosed injury. More updates should be available after the match, though it immediately puts him in doubt for an April 1 trip to Elche back in La Liga action.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Christensen made two blocks, three clearances and an interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Villarreal. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Christensen kept his third clean sheet across his last five La Liga appearances on Sunday, and Barcelona boast arguably the best defense in Europe at the moment as they've only conceded seven goals in La Liga all season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Andreas Christensen is putting his Chelsea exit behind him at Barcelona After a bitter end to his 10-year Chelsea career, Christensen is proving his worth for Barcelona after a free agent move to La Liga

JANUARY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists against Espanyol Christensen assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, made one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Espanyol.

Impact Christensen assisted Marcos Alonso's opener in the seventh minute, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe scores 2, France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in loss Christensen scored one goal from one shot and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss to France.

Impact Christensen was helped to their team's first goal of their tournament by defensive parter Joachim Andersen. As he's already kept one clean sheet in two games, he'll hope to remain strong and keep the Danes in the tournament.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tearful Pique bids farewell as Barcelona beats Almería 2-0

Ousmane Dembélé and Frenkie de Jong scored to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Almería in veteran defender Gerard Pique’s last game at Camp Nou

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench for Almeria Christensen made the bench for Saturday's league matchup with Almeria.

Impact Christensen had been dealing with a sprained ankle and makes his return to the squad list for Saturday's contest. It's welcomed news for a Barcelona squad that isn't looking terribly deep across the back at the moment.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Christensen (ankle) has been cleared to feature ahead of Saturday's match against Almeria.

Impact Christensen's return is quite timely after Gerard Pique announced his impending retirement after Saturday's game. Keeping the defense healthy has been a major problem this season, but Christensen now gets a couple of chances to play before the World Cup. Heading into 2023, Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia are likely to be the preferred center-back pairing but Christensen should still get plenty of minutes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with teammates Christensen (ankle) trained with his teammates during Wednesday's session ahead of Saturday's match against Almeria, according to Javier Miguel of AS.

Impact Christensen is close to returning on schedule following a month of missed matches. After a shaky display in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Viktoria Plzen, Christensen should have little problems making the starting lineup over Gerard Pique when cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make squad list Christensen (ankle) didn't make the squad list for Tuesday's match at Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Christensen was hoping to return in time for this game but that hasn't happened yet. He'll now target Saturday's match against Almeria and will look to get at least one appearance before the league takes a break for the World Cup. A new injury crisis has left Gerard Pique and Marcos Alonso as the best available central-defenders for now.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Tuesday Christensen (ankle) has some hopes to return by Tuesday's trip to Viktoria Plzen, according to manager Xavi ahead of Saturday's match against Valencia.

Impact Christensen isn't going to play over the weekend as he and Memphis Depay (hamstring) approach the final stages of their recovery. Going into a relatively meaningless UCL match Christensen could get a safe chance to start alongside Eric Garcia or Jules Kounde.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona seeks rebound in Lewandowski's 1st 'clásico'

Barcelona visits Real Madrid on Sunday with the pressure to win after its latest flop in the Champions League left it on the brink of elimination from the group stage for the secon...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS