Christensen's Season Hit by Another Injury, Misses Villarreal Match

Barcelona's defender Andreas Christensen has suffered an injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg and is expected to be out for approximately four weeks.

This latest setback comes after Christensen had participated in Saturday's training session, only to suffer a mishap at the end of the session, prompting concerns about his availability for Sunday's La Liga match against Villarreal.

Christensen, who had been in good form recently, scoring in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey, was a late withdrawal from the squad, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits alike. Manager Hansi Flick had shown renewed trust in the Danish defender, and his absence is a significant blow to the team's defensive lineup.

The club has confirmed that Christensen will undergo further tests to determine the extent of his injury, but the early prognosis suggests a four-week layoff. This injury adds to Barcelona's growing list of absentees, including Ronald Araujo, Gavi, and Dani Olmo, putting pressure on Flick to improvise and find alternative solutions.