Softfootball understands that Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has brazenly admitted that the membership plans to strengthen their defence through the January 2026 switch window, acknowledging that the present scenario on the again is turning into more and more tough to handle.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X account, Flick didn’t draw back from the difficulty, stating plainly that another defender is required.
He mentioned:
Hansi Flick confirms: Once I have a look at the defensive position, I feel we want ONE MORE participant there. We’ll have to attend and see, it must be one thing that is sensible — it’s not straightforward in January.
The urgency behind Flick’s feedback stems largely from the harm suffered by Andreas Christensen, who missed the Barcelona 2-0 victory towards Villarreal in La Liga after scoring a aim in Barcelona’s 2-0 victory towards Guadalajara within the Copa del Rey.
The Danish centre-back picked up a partial ACL tear in late December throughout coaching and is anticipated to be sidelined for a number of weeks.
His absence has left Barcelona stretched skinny, with simply six senior defenders obtainable to deal with commitments throughout La Liga, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
Christensen’s harm is an enormous blow, not solely due to his defensive qualities but additionally attributable to his versatility and expertise. His contract runs out in June 2026, which quietly raises questions on his long-term future on the membership.
Sporting director Deco is working carefully with Flick to evaluate the market. A number of names have already been linked with the membership. There may be additionally inner debate about selling from inside, with Barça Atlètic captain Álvaro Cortés being monitored as a doable stopgap choice.
Flick’s admission marks a noticeable shift from earlier confidence within the squad’s depth. With Ronald Araujo nonetheless not totally able to return to the crew and the fixture record tightening, the strain is on Barcelona to behave earlier than January slips away.
