This season has seen an unprecedented brilliance from defenders Pau Cubarsi and Iñigo Martínez in the ranks of FC Barcelona, as the duo has proven to be one of the best defensive pairings in Europe.
The two defenders have delivered exceptional performances that have surprised even the most optimistic, with the perfect combination of Cubarsi’s youthful agility and Iñigo Martínez’s experience, contributing to the development of a solid defense that has provided reassurance in both La Liga and Champions League matches.
According to information from the newspaper “El Nacional”, this high level of performance has created a dilemma for the team’s defensive lineup. With Andreas Christensen returning from a long-term injury, his starting position has now come into question.
Although Christensen has been one of the standout players in recent seasons and has contributed greatly to leading the defense, the team’s situation has changed. With Cubarsi and Iñigo showing a high level of stability and effectiveness, it has become difficult for coach Hansi Flick to dismantle this strong defensive unit, which has been one of the key reasons for the team’s success at the start of the season.
Although Christensen possesses great technical ability and is regarded as a valuable defender, Flick appears ready to make difficult decisions to ensure defensive stability.
Given the level shown by Cubarsi and Iñigo, the German coach may find that there is no place for Christensen in the starting lineup. In light of this, Flick has given the green light to consider selling Christensen in the upcoming winter transfer window.
This is not an easy decision, especially since Christensen holds a high market value and several European clubs, particularly in the English Premier League, have shown interest in acquiring his services.
For his part, the club’s sporting director, Deco, is evaluating the various proposals related to Christensen’s transfer while looking for the ideal timing to complete the deal.