After over 5 months out on the sidelines, Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo made it to the matchday squad this week for the UEFA Champions League conflict in opposition to Borussia Dortmund.
The Uruguayan worldwide suffered a thigh damage, particularly a tear within the hamstring tendon of his proper leg, through the Copa America conflict in opposition to Brazil again in July and needed to endure surgical procedure.
Araujo celebrates return
Since then, he has been engaged on his restoration in an effort to return as quickly as attainable. Having been coaching with the group over the previous few weeks, Tuesday marked the day of Araujo’s comeback into the matchday squad.
Following his inclusion within the squad for the Dortmund recreation, Araujo celebrated his return with a video on social media.
Within the put up, the Uruguayan highlighted his progress and the work he had put in over the previous few months, sending a motivational message: “I’m again,” whereas carrying this season’s Blaugrana shirt.
Will Araujo play tomorrow?
Whereas Flick has named Araujo within the matchday squad, whether or not the centre-back will make his official return to the pitch nonetheless stays to be seen.
When requested concerning the Barcelona second captain’s possibilities of that includes at Sign Iduna Park tomorrow, the supervisor stated:
“We’ll see tomorrow if he performs. It’s a pleasure that he’s again. He has a variety of power and motivates his teammates lots. Additionally the coach. I like his profitable perspective. The plan is for him to play, however I can’t say how a lot but.”
