Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen is close to making his long-awaited return to action.
In fact, according to Javier Miguel in AS, the Danish international could be discharged next week, with the possibility of being recovered even before Lamine Yamal, who will probably be ready for the Spanish Super Cup. contest.
This news comes after Christensen has spent more than four months recovering from injury, which was the expected recovery time set by the club when he was initially sidelined.
Christensen has trained with the team
Recently, Christensen took a significant step toward his return by reuniting with his teammates at training.
The session, which followed a short Christmas break, took place in front of a large crowd of children who were excited to see their heroes in action.
The Danish defender was fully involved in all exercises under the direction of coach Hansi Flick, which is a positive sign for both Christensen and the team.
Although he has not yet received a complete medical clearance to compete in matches, his participation in training indicates that his return to the playing fields is just around the corner.
Good time to return
The timing of his return could not be better for Barcelona, as the team prepares for the Copa del Rey match against Barbastro in the round of 32.
With the stakes increasing, this could be the ideal opportunity for Hansi Flick to give Christensen some much-needed minutes on the field before the team enters the crucial part of the season.
The return of the experienced defender will add depth to the squad, providing valuable options as Barcelona look to compete on multiple fronts.
Fans will be hopeful that Christensen’s return will help strengthen the defense and contribute to the team’s success in the coming months.