Hansi Flick Sends a Message That He Needs a Defender, but Also “To Sign Smart”

During the press conference prior to the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, Hansi Flick highlighted the possibility of acquiring a replacement for Christensen and emphasized the need to sign players wisely.

Flick's message to Laporta: they need defenders, but they need to sign them wisely

Following the long-term injury to defender Andreas Christensen, Futbol Club Barcelona coach Hansi Flick emphasized the player's absence from Barcelona's lineup and hinted at the possibility of looking for a new signing in the winter transfer window.

However, Flick stresses that this is only one possibility and not a certainty, as he recognizes how difficult it would be to find and incorporate a top-level player into the squad during the winter transfer window. The Barça coach is confident that they will be able to “do something,” but that it has to make sense.

Immediate challenges for Barcelona

Hansi Flick brought this issue to light during the press conference ahead of the LaLiga derby against RCD Espanyol, which will be played tomorrow at the Periquitos' home ground.

Another match that FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick will be considering and eagerly awaiting is the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club de Bilbao, just one week after the derby against Espanyol.

Araujo will be unavailable

The Uruguayan defender's absence will immediately affect Hansi Flick and Futbol Club Barcelona for their match against RCD Espanyol, and it is unknown how long the centerback will be out of action.

Araujo is currently recovering “mentally” after asking the club for time to get back to 100%. Just as the number of games Araujo will miss for Barcelona is not specified, neither is the reason or situation for which Araujo requested this time off. Hansi Flick supported his player and asked for respect for the player's privacy, wishing him a speedy recovery.