Andreas Christensen withdraws from Denmark squad after Barcelona return

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has withdrawn from Denmark's national team ahead of upcoming matches against Portugal and Norway. This decision follows his return from an eight-week injury layoff, during which he played 30 minutes in Barcelona's recent victory over Atletico Madrid. Denmark manager Brian Riemer described an emotional conversation with Christensen, who expressed disappointment at missing the chance to rejoin the national squad. Given his ongoing recovery, Christensen prioritized his fitness over participating in international fixtures. Riemer acknowledged the necessity of carefully managing Christensen's rehabilitation, as the demands of international play would be too intense at this stage.

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