At a sensitive point in the season, Barcelona received a surprising development that could disrupt the coaching staff’s plans just hours before the anticipated Champions League match.
The Catalan side is preparing for a crucial clash against Olympiacos at Montjuïc Stadium in the third round of the group stage, amid high anticipation from the fans. However, the surprise did not lie in the expected lineup or the coach’s strategy, but rather in the sudden absence of a key player.
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While Barcelona is striving to improve its position in the group standings, especially considering it has earned only three points from the first two rounds, news emerging from the team’s camp has raised several questions.
In an official statement issued shortly before the match, the club announced the absence of a defender due to a sudden health issue. The statement indicated that Andreas Christensen would be unavailable for the match against Olympiacos due to a gastrointestinal disorder, without providing further details on the nature of the condition or the expected timeline for a full recovery.
Sources within the club confirmed that Christensen’s absence is a precautionary measure and that he is expected to return to the squad ahead of the highly anticipated El Clásico against Real Madrid, scheduled for October 26.
