FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen's injury woes deepen

The Barcelona player, who was initially ruled out after the second La Liga matchday due to tendinopathy in his left Achilles tendon, has now undergone surgery, according to Catalunya Radio.

The procedure, which included regenerative cell therapy on tendons in both feet, means Christensen will be out of action until at least January.

The versatile Dane, capable of playing as a centre-back or defensive midfielder, has endured a difficult start to the season.

His only appearance came as a substitute in Barcelona's La Liga opener against Valencia, where he played 26 minutes. Since then, he has been unavailable, missing crucial fixtures for the Catalan giants.

Christensen's importance to the team was evident last season when he featured in 42 matches across all competitions. His consistent performances helped solidify Barcelona's defence, following a strong debut season in which he made 32 appearances.

Initially, his recovery timeline was set for four-and-a-half months, with hopes of a return by the end of the year. However, the recent surgical intervention has pushed his comeback further into the new year.

Barcelona's injury woes extend beyond Christensen. Key players including Ansu Fati, Robert Lewandowski, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal are also sidelined.

The growing list of absentees has posed a significant challenge for manager Hansi Flick, who is navigating the team through a congested fixture schedule.

As Christensen works on his recovery, Barcelona will be hoping the defender can return to full fitness and once again become a pivotal figure in their quest for domestic and European success.

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