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Barcelona defender unlikely to return against Aston Villa or Atletico Madrid despite returning to group training – report

Andreas Christensen has resumed partial training with Barcelona, providing a potential boost to a defensive unit currently missing several key players. Despite this progress, the club is prioritizing a cautious approach to his recovery from a thigh injury sustained in September.

He will not participate in the upcoming match against Aston Villa, and his availability for the following fixture against Atletico Madrid remains uncertain. Hansi Flick has recently relied on players like Frenkie de Jong and Brian Farinas to fill gaps in the back line due to these ongoing fitness concerns.

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