Denmark manager Brian Riemer plans Barcelona talks over Andreas Christensen’s recurring injuries

Brian Riemer is set to travel to Barcelona to meet Hansi Flick and examine the reasons behind Andreas Christensen’s repeated injuries, with the Denmark manager hoping the pair can agree on a plan to restore the defender’s fitness.

Christensen has been unable to build consistency for either Barcelona or Denmark in recent seasons because of a series of physical problems. He withdrew from Denmark’s squad for the current international break to recover properly from his latest issue, involving the rectus femoris muscle in his left quadriceps.

The situation has concerned Riemer, who wants to discuss the defender’s condition directly with Flick. Christensen has missed seven Barcelona matches this season after suffering a muscular injury in his left quadriceps.

His injury record was more severe last season, when he was unavailable for 36 matches for Barcelona and Denmark because of various fitness problems, including a cruciate ligament tear.

Christensen was also absent for 50 matches during the 2024-25 season because of an Achilles tendon problem and a muscular injury.

The 29-year-old, who renewed his Barcelona contract a few months ago for a further two seasons, has decided not to represent Denmark during the current international break. Denmark are due to face Portugal and Norway.

Riemer said earlier this week that Christensen had found the decision particularly difficult.

“He felt that he was not ready, so he had to withdraw. Given the condition his body is in at the moment, he does not feel ready to play international matches,” Riemer said.

“He loves the Denmark team. I could almost hear a man crying on the phone last night because he was so frustrated and extremely upset about the situation.”

According to Danish newspaper BT on Friday, Riemer intends to travel to Barcelona to meet Flick and investigate the causes of Christensen’s recurring injuries. The aim is to work together on possible solutions to the defender’s problems.

Riemer said he had already agreed the meeting with Flick.

“I have already agreed with Hansi Flick that I will go and meet them. We will sit around the same table and work on putting together a good plan,” he said.