Denmark coach plans to meet Flick to discuss Christensen's situation

Andreas Christensen's physical condition is causing concern in Denmark, prompting national team coach Braian Reimer to plan a trip to Barcelona to meet with Hans Flick to devise a joint plan to help the player regain his physical fitness.

Spanish newspaper "Sport" reports, citing Danish newspaper "BT", that the meeting will discuss the next steps in the defender's recovery after recurring injuries have affected his continuity in recent seasons.

Andreas Christensen returned to action against Atlético on Sunday after nearly two months out due to a muscle injury, with Flick giving him 30 minutes. This sparked controversy in Denmark, as former footballer and BT commentator Emil Berggreen criticized his participation for such a duration after a long absence.

Reimer is not aiming to rush the player's return to the national team, but sees the priority as restoring his fitness before facing strong matches, while coordinating the physical and technical aspects with Flick.

Andreas Christensen has apologised for not joining Denmark's squad for the matches against Portugal and Norway due to a lack of physical readiness. Reimer explained in his statements that the decision came from the player himself, adding: "He loves the Danish national team, there was a man almost crying on the phone because he feels a lot of frustration and distress about this situation."