Barcelona defender Christensen to undergo tests for sprained ankle

Barcelona centre back Andreas Christensen sustained a sprained ligament in his left ankle in its 1-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan and will undergo tests later on Wednesday to assess the damage, the club said.

Barcelona’s Andreas Christensen fights for the ball against Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella during the Champions League group C match. | Photo Credit: AP

Barcelona centre back Andreas Christensen sustained a sprained ligament in his left ankle in its 1-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan and will undergo tests later on Wednesday to assess the damage, the club said.

Christensen, who joined Barcelona in the close season on a free transfer after leaving Chelsea, was forced off in the 58th minute of Tuesday’s game, with Gerard Pique replacing him.

The Denmark international is the latest Barcelona player to pick up an injury after Ronald Araujo (adductor), Jules Kounde (Achilles tendon) and Hector Bellerin (muscular problems).

Barcelona hosts Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Sunday.