Report Reveals Reason Behind Christensen's Limited Barcelona Minutes

Barcelona's defense is in flux under new manager Hansi Flick, raising questions about the role of Andreas Christensen. Despite being fully fit and available, the Danish defender hasn't secured a consistent starting position.

A recent report sheds light on the situation, indicating the reasons are more complex than just tactics or physical condition.

Currently, Barcelona's back line faces several challenges. Inigo Martinez has departed, Ronald Araujo is unavailable, Eric García is being utilized in a different role, and Gerard Martin has been used as an emergency option. Pau Cubarsi remains the only consistent presence at center-back. This situation would seemingly create an opportunity for Christensen, but he remains largely on the bench.

So, what's the reason?

Sources within the club suggest that Christensen possesses the qualities to be Barcelona’s most complete center-back. That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. he hasn't been able to translate that potential into regular playing time. While past injuries have played a part, the primary obstacle appears to be psychological. The report suggests that Christensen struggles with the pressure of high-stakes games and managing his confidence in those environments.

Unlike some of his teammates, particularly Araujo, Christensen is described as reserved and introverted. Both players, however, share a concern about making costly errors, which impacts their performance.