Barcelona could use Andreas Christensen as a midfielder in the final stages of the 2023/24 season.
The Danish international produced a solid performance in La Blaugrana’s 3-1 La Liga win over Alaves after being moved into a new role.
Xavi Hernandez asked the 27-year-old to step in as cover as part of a reshuffle to his starting line up in the Basque Country.
Flanked by Frenkie de Jong and Ilkay Gundogan, Christensen looked assured in a No.6 position, with his starting place at centre back no longer confirmed.
With Xavi yet to solve his issue in defensive midfield, de Jong has acted as a hybrid double pivot, but Christensen’s selflessness allowed him to attack more at Alaves.
Reports from Diario Sport claim Xavi is not considering a wide ranging update to his plans, but Christensen has shown he can perform competently, if needed.
With a busy schedule of La Liga and Champions League action on the schedule this month it could a utilised again.
Where is the plan “N” xavi?
You know, the one where Negreira will be facing a prosecutor with uncomfortable questions, such as what Negreira meant when he said that he could help them out with VAR?
You are just fooling yourself around,, why can’t you just find a good job for yourself and stop shouting “NEGEIRA”.
Christensen played well yesterday. Neither Frenkie not Gundogan are good fits as a single pivot; Frenkie holds the ball too long and is more of a creator than a distributor, and Gundogan is just not a good defender.
Christensen understands that he is there to move the ball and the defense when Barca have possession, to and let the creators do the creating. He is also a better defender than either of the other two, and was a big reason why the back line looked much improved against Alaves. This was a good move by Xavi.