Former Barcelona star Michael Laudrup is backing their move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.

Off contract in June, Christensen is expected to eventually move to Barca.

Laudrup said of his fellow Dane: "He is a very good player technically, he knows how to play very well, he is in the league with the fastest pace in the world, the difference is that he is playing in a Chelsea with more defensive players to cover.

"There are up to seven defensive players sometimes. At Barça it will be different. Barça defends higher up and he has to adapt. I think he will be able to adapt. Especially if he has (Gerard) Piqué next to them who can help them, I do not have any doubt."