Flick requests Barcelona for key reinforcement in January but encounters major hurdle | Barca Universal

"There is concern at FC Barcelona about maintaining the team's level until the end of the season due to the growing number of absences in the defensive line. The absence of Ronald Araujo, due to mental health issues, had already set alarm bells ringing, and the injury to Andreas Christensen has left the defensive unit in a fragile position. Flick wants a new defender"

"Flick's request has encountered some hurdles, as the club's financial situation makes the choice extremely difficult, and at present, none of the candidates under consideration are convincing. As such, a decision has been made to wait in the hope of finding an ideal loan option before the transfer window closes. Flick had already wanted to strengthen the defence during the summer transfer window after the unexpected departure of Inigo Martinez."

"Christensen's injury worsens the outlook, but it also opens the door to the possibility of signing a player, as he is expected to be out for more than four months. This would allow the club to use 80% of his salary from the time of the injury until the end of the season. That option would make it possible to bring in a quality player on loan, although those available are either developmental bets or players who have not played many minutes this season."

FC Barcelona faces growing defensive absences that threaten the team's level through the season. Ronald Araujo is sidelined for mental health reasons and Andreas Christensen suffered an injury that leaves the defensive unit fragile. Coach Hansi Flick has requested a central defender in January to shore up the backline. The club's constrained financial situation limits transfer options and none of the current candidates are convincing. The club has decided to seek an ideal loan option before the window closes. Christensen's expected absence of more than four months would allow Barcelona to use 80% of his salary, enabling a loan signing. Available loanees are largely developmental or lacking minutes, creating doubts about immediate reinforcement.

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