Barcelona defender will not play against Tottenham due to discomfort – report

As Barcelona gear up to take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Joan Gamper Trophy match tonight at the Montjuic Olympic Stadium, they will have to go into the contest without one of their important players in Andreas Christensen.

Indeed, as reported by Javi Miguel of AS, the Denmark international will not be involved against Spurs tonight due to some physical discomfort.

The 27-year-old centre-back has been a permanent fixture in the backline for Barcelona when fit and available since arriving at the club last summer.

He was one of the key performers for Xavi’s side in the 2022/23 campaign, forging an excellent partnership with Ronald Araujo.

Christensen still recovering from pre-season knock

During the pre-season El Clasico last month, Christensen had to come off the pitch a little over a half hour on the pitch due to a knock. And, it appears that he is still not fully recovered from the issue.

It had been suggested that Xavi might opt to rest both him and Ilkay Gundogan, who was also injured in the Real Madrid game, for the Joan Gamper Trophy match.

But, as things stand, it appears that Christensen will be the only absentee among the duo, with Gundogan back in training and ready to return to the pitch.

Apart from Christensen, Barcelona will also be without new signing Inigo Martinez, who appears to be in no shape to return until next month.

Exit-bound forward Ousmane Dembele, meanwhile, may or may not be called upon for the contest against Spurs, with the decision left for manager Xavi Hernandez.