Barcelona Duo Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo Out for Atletico Madrid Game
| De Jong and Araujo to miss Barcelona's LaLiga clash with Atletico Madrid |
Barcelona face Atletico Madrid without key players Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo, who are dealing with illness and mental health concerns.
“Ronald is not ready at the moment. It's a private situation. I don't want to say more. Please also respect it...”
Barcelona is facing a tough challenge ahead of their LaLiga clash with Atletico Madrid, as key players Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo are set to miss the game. De Jong is down with a fever, while Araujo is dealing with a private situation, likely related to his mental health after being sent off in the Champions League match against Chelsea.
The absence of these two players is a significant blow to Hansi Flick's team, especially considering they're currently leading LaLiga. De Jong has been a crucial player in Barcelona's midfield, and his absence will require some tactical adjustments from Flick. Meanwhile, Araujo's situation highlights the importance of prioritizing players' mental well-being, and the club is supporting him during this time.
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Ronald Araujo has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from Barcelona to focus on his mental health. The Uruguayan defender was sent off in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League defeat by Chelsea last week, and according to Spanish media, he's requested a “mental health break.”
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick confirmed Araujo's situation, saying, “Ronald is not ready at the moment. It's a private situation. I don't want to say more. Please also respect it.”
Barcelona is facing a tough challenge ahead of their LaLiga clash with Atletico Madrid, missing key players Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo. De Jong was absent from Saturday's win over Alaves due to a family issue, while Araujo battled a stomach bug. Unfortunately, De Jong's situation has worsened, and he's now dealing with a fever, ruling him out of tonight's match.
Araujo's absence is due to a private situation, with reports suggesting he's taking a mental health break after being sent off in the Champions League loss to Chelsea. Other notable absentees include Fermin Lopez, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Gavi, putting pressure on Hansi Flick's team.
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