Andreas Christensen was back in action this Sunday at the Ciutat Esportiva and will be ready for the first leg against Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League quarterfinals on April 10. The Danish central defender had been dealing with some discomfort in his Achilles heel, which also kept him out of the recent international matches.
Raphinha is also doing well after hurting his hand in a collision with goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, who was subsequently sent off. The team had their usual recovery session, with some players doing light exercises, while others worked out in the gym or with the physiotherapist.
Christensen was left out of the Denmark squad after being withdrawn last minute against Atlético. Xavi mentioned before the Canaries match that "he still feels discomfort in his Achilles heel", an issue that has been bothering him all season. In the game against Las Palmas, Gündogan played in his place as a pivot alongside Sergi Roberto.
The decision to rest Christensen for the Canaries match was made with the upcoming European game in mind. With no league match next weekend due to the Copa del Rey break, it was decided there was no rush to push for his return. Araujo is also doing well, although the coach is managing his playing time. Pedri, De Jong, Gavi, and Balde are currently in the Barça infirmary, with the latter two ruled out for the rest of the season.
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper