Hansi Flick considers 28-year-old as a good option for the pivot role

One of the major reasons behind their 2022/23 underwhelming campaign was the lack of a pivot in their regular XI who could control the game for the Blaugrana club. Since Sergio Busquets left the club, a dire need for a deep-lying pivot has been felt at the Catalan club, whose vacancy continues.

Though Gavi's rise promised a potential Busquets regen, his ACL injury hasn't had him tested on the crucial role for much time. Moreover, with Flick coming on as the new Barcelona manager, the responsibility and importance of a pivot in the playing XI increase manifolds. Having extracted the best out of Kimmich in the role, Flick knows how to handle the game with the help of these midfielders.

Flick considers Christensen as a good option for the pivot role

Since the Flick era began, the German manager has been on the lookout for a reliable pivot for the Blaugrana club. Given Gavi's playing abilities, he could have been the perfect fit for the role; however, his unavailability has led Flick to think more. Not long ago, reports indicated that Flick has been trying out different La Masia youngsters for the pivot position.

Finally, it seems that the German's hunt has ended, as Flick believes Andreas Christensen can be a good option for the pivot role. Being a versatile player, Christensen not only would fill in the slot but possesses the ability to emerge as one of the best players in this position. In fact, the club has been viewing him as a potential fit for the role for a long time.

Possessing the physical traits like Barca's legendary pivot Sergio Busquets, added with significant holding abilities, Christensen seems the perfect Blaugrana player for this role. On top of that, his significant offensive presence and the experience of having featured in some of the biggest European Leagues, like the Premier League and La Liga, make him a reliable option.

Though only time would tell how Flick's take on Christensen as the new pivot works, Barca would hope that the Danish footballer adapts to the role quite comfortably.