Barcelona to be without defender until 2025 as additional surgery is confirmed

It seems almost certain that this season will be Andreas Christensen's last as a Barcelona player. After being out of action since August following surgery on a troublesome Achilles tendon injury, the Danish defender has disappeared from the first team. With plans for a new centre-back to be appointed next summer, he is expected to be the one to make way.

Christensen is still being counted on for this season, although he won't be able to play until 2025. Barcelona had hoped to have him back in December, but according to Catalunya Radio (via Sport), the 28-year-old has been forced to undergo a second operation.

After the surgery is completed, Christensen will undergo “a cellular regenerative therapy” on both of his Achilles tendons, which Barcelona hope will allow him to make a full recovery from the nagging problem.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will be desperate to get Christensen back as soon as possible, although he will have to wait at least another two months before he can be available again.