In a training session that seemed routine ahead of the crucial match against Villarreal, FC Barcelona experienced a true **emotional earthquake** at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.

A star of the culé team suffered a serious injury after a bad move that puts his season in check, leaving the locker room shocked and coach Hansi Flick visibly affected.

The player, through tears of pain and frustration, had to be consoled by his teammates while medical services intervened urgently.

This incident, which occurred just hours before the trip to the Estadio de la Cerámica, has generated a wave of concern in Barcelona fans and has forced the club to rethink its immediate plans.

The protagonist of this unfortunate play is the Danish defender **Andreas Christensen**, who had just shone in the Copa del Rey match against Guadalajara with a goal and an impeccable defensive performance.

During Saturday’s session, Christensen made an unfortunate turn with his left knee that caused immediate damage. The player collapsed on the grass, clutching the affected area as tears ran down his face.

His companions, such as Pau Cubarsí, Eric García and Jules Koundé, ran to surround him, trying to calm him and convey support in the midst of collective anguish. Silence took over the training; Only the words of comfort and the instructions of the physiotherapists could be heard.

The medical tests carried out immediately confirmed the worst omens: **partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the left knee**.

The club issued an official statement indicating that a conservative treatment has been chosen, without surgery for the moment, but the recovery time will depend on the evolution and could extend to several months – initial estimates speak of at least four months off the playing field.

This means that Christensen practically says goodbye to the 2025/26 season, a very hard blow for a player who has already suffered multiple injuries since his arrival at Barça in 2022, including problems with his Achilles tendon and calf.

Hansi Flick, visibly saddened upon learning the final diagnosis, did not hide his disappointment in his statements after the match against Villarreal (which Barça won 0-2 despite the adversities). “It is very sad news.

Andreas was in great shape, played excellent in the Cup and showed a high level in training. I wish him the best and that he returns healthy. We all have to support him,” commented the German coach.

But beyond the words of encouragement, Flick went straight to the point: he demanded that sporting director Deco be **immediately replaced in the January market**. “I’ll talk to Deco tomorrow or this week.

The most important thing is that Andreas recovers, but we need solutions for the defense,” he stated, recognizing the delicate situation in the culé defense.

With Ronald Araujo still absent for mental health reasons and other intermittent absences from the squad, Barça is left with limited options in the center of defence: Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín and Eric García as the main alternatives, with Koundé eventually covering from the wing.

The LaLiga rule allows a substitute to be registered if the injury lasts four months and affects the salary limit, a route that was already used in the past with Christensen himself to register Dani Olmo.

Sources close to the club indicate that Deco is already working on possible targets, prioritizing an experienced left-footed center back who can quickly adapt to Flick’s style.

The locker room, despite the victory at La Cerámica thanks to a penalty from Raphinha and a goal from Lamine Yamal, came out morally shaken.

The players dedicated the victory to Christensen on social networks, with messages of support such as “Strength, Andreas, we are waiting for you back stronger” from several teammates.

The Dane, known for his professionalism and resilience, posted a photo from the hospital with his thumbs up, trying to convey positivity, but the reality is stark: another serious injury in a career plagued by setbacks.

This “earthquake” at the Camp Nou – metaphorical, but with the impact of a real one – comes at the worst time.

Barça leads LaLiga with a four-point advantage over Real Madrid at the end of 2025, but the accumulation of injuries (Pedri with hamstring discomfort, Olmo recovering from his shoulder, and other occasional absences) puts the depth of the squad to the test.

Flick, who has achieved eight consecutive league victories despite adversity, insists on the need for reinforcements: “I am not happy with this situation, but it is part of football. We have to be strong and look for urgent solutions.”

The culé fans, who filled the networks with hashtags supporting Christensen, fear that this injury marks a negative turning point. However, the team’s fighting spirit, demonstrated on the field against Villarreal playing with one less after the rival was sent off, offers hope.

The Christmas break comes as a necessary respite: the players return to work on December 29, with the derby against Espanyol on January 3 as the first test of 2026.

While Christensen begins a long rehabilitation, Barça looks to the winter market with urgency. Names such as possible free or loanable centre-backs are already circulating in the offices, because a weakened defense could cost dearly in the fight for titles.

This episode reminds us of the fragility of elite football: a simple turn in training can change everything. But the unity of the group also stands out: teammates consoling through tears, a coach demanding solutions and a fan that does not stop believing. Andreas Christensen, strong brother.

Barça needs you back.