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Danish defender Andreas Christensen will be sidelined for Barcelona, the defending champions and leaders of the Spanish football league, for several weeks after being diagnosed with a thigh injury on Sunday, the day after their 3-1 away win against Sevilla.
The 30-year-old Christensen was substituted after sustaining the injury in the 59th minute, watching his team's victory—which maintained their perfect start with seven consecutive wins—from the bench.
Barcelona issued a statement saying, "Christensen will be out for several weeks, and his availability will be determined based on his recovery."
The injury sustained by Christensen will prevent him from joining his national team for the UEFA Nations League, noting that he has been a victim of recurring injuries since joining Barcelona in 2022.
The Denmark national team will play four matches during the international window, starting away against Norway on Thursday, before hosting Wales on Sunday. They will then host Portugal, before the return leg in Wales on October 4.
Following the defending champions' win in Seville, the Catalan giants extended their lead at the top of the league to 6 points, ahead of the Madrid derby between Real and Atletico, which took place yesterday.
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