Araujo tells Flick he is still not ready to play. He continues his mental reset after emotional strain
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The player is still not mentally ready to return to the pitch and help Barcelona.
Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, Ronald Araujo has informed coach Hansi Flick that he does not yet feel prepared to play following the emotional strain he experienced. The club emphasizes that player mental health remains a top priority, and they are willing to give the Uruguayan as much time as he needs to recover.
It is worth recalling that after the match against Chelsea in the fifth round of the Champions League, defender Ronald Araujo faced disproportionate criticism from fans and the media. Although he did make a mistake, the pressure was overwhelming and impacted his psychological state.
To recover, Araujo traveled to Israel in an effort to mentally reset and regain his balance. However, even after this trip, he is still not ready to return to action.
It's important to note that prior to that match against Chelsea, Araujo had played fifteen matches for the Catalans in all competitions, scoring two goals.
Reminder: Celtic signed former Barcelona defender Julián Araujo on loan.
