Ronald Araujo injury have limited the Uruguayan international to zero appearance this season but that might change in the next few weeks.
Araujo sustained an injury at the Copa America and was required to undergo surgery. The Barcelona defender was hoping to return before the end of the year and that looks feasible.
Ahead of Barcelona’s draw to Celta Vigo last weekend, Hansi Flick revealed that Araujo was due back with the group this weekend as the Uruguayan closes in on a comeback.
Araujo has now made the sensational return to training on Sunday. Its been reported that Araujo’s first game back for Barcelona could be against Leganes on December 15 at Montjuic.
Ronald Araujo of Uruguay reacts after suffering an injury during the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Barcelona have built a great backline in the absence of Araujo but his return will serve as a huge boost to the team.
Araujo in the past few season has become a leader at Barcelona. However, Flick will still have a few games to negotiate without the defender, as Barca take on Las Palmas, Real Mallorca and Real Betis in La Liga as well as Champions League games against Brest and Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona are currently topping the La Liga table ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
The Catalonia club drew 2-2 at Celta Vigo and need to return to winning ways as Madrid are getting back to their best after struggling in the first few matches of the season.
Araujo’s return will still be a big boost for Barca, and it will be interesting to see how Flick lines his defence once the Uruguay international is fit and ready to go.
