Christensen now training with the group

Christensen trained partially with Barcelona's squad on Sunday as he continues recovery from a September injury, but is unlikely to face Aston Villa on Tuesday.

Andreas Christensen took another step in his recovery from the injury he suffered on 19 September against Sevilla, participating in part of Barcelona's training session on Sunday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The 30-year-old Danish centre-back completed some work with the group, marking progress in his rehabilitation process ahead of potential availability for manager Hansi Flick.

Christensen is not expected to be fit for Tuesday's Champions League match against Aston Villa, and a return against Atlético Madrid on Sunday appears unlikely. However, the club will monitor his progress throughout the week, with a clearer assessment expected by Thursday.