Live Barcelona Blog: Andreas Christensen bid could come if Samuel Umtiti needs surgery

Matt Jones - Editor 20:15 29/11/2018
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    20:15 – Christensen could come in

    0319 Andreas Christensen

    Barcelona have approached a reluctant Chelsea about the possibility of landing underused centre-back Andreas Christensen this winter if Samuel Umtiti has to undergo surgery.

    Read the story here.

    10:15 – Pique believes that there is no margin for error in the knockout stages of the Champions League

    The Barcelona defender was happy to help his team finish as group winners in a challenging group in the Champions League and believes that the competition will spring to life in the knockout stages, leaving no margin for error.

    Click here to read the story.

    Gerard Pique

    Gerard Pique

    10:00am – Assist to Pique was unintentional according to Messi

    Barcelona star Lionel Messi bailed the Catalans out with a goal and an assist against PSV Eindhoven in their Champions League fixture. Gerard Pique scored from a set-piece which saw the Argentine chip the ball to the defender. Messi dismissed debates that this was a rehearsed move.

    Click here to find out what he said.

    Lionel Messi

    Lionel Messi

    9:32am – Improved Barcelona away form music to Valverde’s ears

    Ernesto Valverde reacts

    Ernesto Valverde is soothed by Barcelona‘s record on the road in the Champions League this season after they guaranteed top spot in Group B with a 2-1 win at PSV Eindhoven.

    Read what the Barca boss had to say about his side’s triumph here.

    8:52am – Two 9s but also two 4s and a 3 in Barcelona ratings v PSV

    Pique made it 2-0.

    Pique made it 2-0.

    A lacklustre performance from Barcelona saw them edge past PSV Eindhoven 2-1 in the Champions League after lady luck took their side on the night.

    We rate the Barca players based on their performance on the night.

    Read Sooraj Kamath’s verdict here.

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