"Barcelona's defensive woes have been compounded further recently thanks to Andreas Christensen's fresh injury, which may rule him out of action for the remainder of the season. While La Liga regulations allow Barcelona to sign a new defender in January without worrying too much about the salary cap, the club remain unsure about their transfer policy. Christensen's absence will serve as a major blow as it will effectively leave Hansi Flick with limited options at the back."
"The Uruguayan international has been out of action after making a silly error against Chelsea, not due to an injury but due to mental well-being. He has been on a spiritual journey and is expected to come back in time for the Catalan derby. As things stand, they consider the Uruguayan international as a 'signing' for January, with plans to reintegrate him into the squad again once training resumes after the mid-season break."
"The player, for his part, feels ready to make a comeback, while the squad is also eager to see the captain return. As someone who is capable of operating both as a right-back and as a centre-back, Barça consider Araujo's presence vital to the club's operations during the second half of the campaign. The presence of a fit and mentally prepared Araujo, therefore, could nullify the requirement for a new face in defence."
Andreas Christensen's fresh injury may rule him out for the remainder of the season, leaving Barcelona with limited defensive options and creating a major blow for Hansi Flick. La Liga regulations would allow a January defensive signing without major salary-cap concerns, but the club remain unsure and appear reluctant to recruit. The club's January strategy hinges on Ronald Araujo's reintegration after a mental-health break; he has been on a spiritual journey and is expected back for the Catalan derby. Coaching staff plan to assess his fitness and mental readiness, and his return could remove the need for a new defender.
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