Denmark missing injured Christensen for Nations League quarter-finals

Yesterday, manager Brian Riemer heard his defender Andreas Christensen crying on the phone, revealing the player's distress. Denmark can qualify for the Nations League quarter‑finals this week, but will have to do so without Christensen.

Christensen, a pillar of the national team, is going through a major difficulty at FC Barcelona.

Aged thirty, he has earned 82 caps and is among the leaders of the Danish squad.

The former Chelsea defender has played only seven matches this season, after a cruciate ligament rupture in late 2025 and muscle problems that kept him out for several weeks.

Back last weekend, he was not recalled by Brian Riemer, not yet fully recovered.

Brian Riemer explained that Christensen was frustrated, upset, and that he had preferred to withdraw because he did not feel ready.

The manager added that, given his physical condition, Christensen does not feel capable of playing international matches and that the road remains long before he can play 90 minutes at the highest level.

Denmark will face Portugal on November 14 and Norway on November 17, two decisive fixtures as they sit second in their group, two points behind Portugal and three points ahead of Wales and Norway.