Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is reported to have taken a danger with returning vice-captain Ronald Araujo within the Champions League in opposition to Borussia Dortmund this week.
Araujo hasn’t performed since a severe hamstring tendon damage suffered whereas in motion on the Copa America in July, requiring specialist surgical procedure in Finland and a prolonged rehabilitation interval.
The Uruguay worldwide, changed within the beginning lineup this season by Inigo Martinez, and was described by Flick earlier this month as “very shut” to a comeback after spectacular progress on the coaching pitch. The boss refused at the moment to set a selected recreation.
Araujo has been included within the 23-player squad travelling to Germany in a while Tuesday.
AS writes that “every part is prepared” for Araujo to be again within the fold, but additionally reported there hadn’t been official medical sign-off to declare him match for choice.
That factors to his anticipated involvement on this squad being extra “symbolic” than anything, with Flick eager to maintain Araujo coaching with the staff whereas the gamers are away in Germany.
Alongside his damage comeback, Araujo can also be believed to be in talks over his Barcelona future, with a present contract that is because of expire on the finish of subsequent season – round 18 months from now.
The 25-year-old has been closely linked with a transfer away over the previous few switch home windows, doubtlessly a saleable asset to assist restore Barcelona’s monetary place amid renewed claims they’re getting near returning to La Liga’s 1:1 spending guidelines.
Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea have typically been linked in experiences, with Bayern rumoured to have made two January bids – the latter totalling €90m – at first of 2024.
Araujo joined Barcelona from little Uruguayan membership Boston River in 2018, initially linking up with the Barca Atletic squad and becoming a member of the first-team completely two years later.
