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Flick: Barcelona may promote academy players due to defensive injury crisis
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Flick says Barcelona may promote academy players due to defensive injuries, hoping Christensen returns within weeks.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the club's defensive injury crisis in a press conference, revealing limited options at the back. He indicated the club may need to call upon players from the reserves and La Masia academy to cover absences. Flick expressed optimism about Andreas Christensen's recovery, hoping the defender will be available again within the next few weeks.
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