Christensen to play against Ukraine after all, following Barcelona agreement

Andreas Christensen, on loan from FC Barcelona, is set to play in a second consecutive match for Denmark against Ukraine, a decision made after his strong performance in the previous game against DR Congo. Initially, an agreement with his club stipulated he would only participate in the first match following a lengthy injury layoff.

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Our physical and medical sector has been in close dialogue with Barcelona. And the agreement was that he would play the first match.

However, Christensen's physical recovery has progressed well. "Our physical and medical sector has been in close dialogue with Barcelona. And the agreement was that he would play the first match," explained national coach Brian Riemer. "The conclusion after the first match was that AC did very well. Therefore, we had another meeting with Barcelona. The conclusion was that AC could also play the second match."

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The conclusion after the first match was that AC did very well. Therefore, we had another meeting with Barcelona. The conclusion was that AC could also play the second match.

Christensen, 30, had been sidelined for about six months with a knee injury, returning to training only in late April and seeing limited play time at the end of the season. He joined the national team camp with some physical question marks. While many have responded well, Riemer stressed that Christensen still needs careful management and will not play the full 90 minutes against Ukraine. Nevertheless, his presence is highly valued. "He is an extremely important player for us now and in the future. That's why we were very interested in having him with us for this last gathering of the season," Riemer stated.

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He is an extremely important player for us now and in the future. That's why we were very interested in having him with us for this last gathering of the season.