Puyol sees similarities between himself and Barcelona centre-back

Carles Puyol was within the information earlier at present as Ibai Cuadrado in contrast youth prospect Sergi Dominguez to the legendary Barcelona defender.

Now, Puyol himself sat down with Diario SPORT for an interview, the place he talked about varied issues, together with Ronald Araujo – Barcelona’s most valued defender.

Puyol sees similarities between himself and Araujo

The previous Barcelona captain had good issues to say about Araujo, who’s presently recovering from a long-term damage.

In actual fact, Puyol even admitted that he sees similarities between him and Araujo, by way of how the 2 defenders method the sport.

“For me, he’s an excellent participant and among the finest defenders on the earth. I feel everybody has to make their very own profession however we will have some similarities,” he stated when requested about Araujo.

Is Ronald Araujo able to play for Barcelona once more? (Picture by Candice Ward/Getty Pictures)

Puyol’s assertion needs to be an actual confidence booster for Araujo, as he seems to return to the pitch after a protracted spell on the sidelines.

It additionally comes at an opportune time as Araujo is presently within the last part of his restoration and will quickly be obtainable on the disposal of coach Hansi Flick.

Though a lot has been speculated relating to Araujo and his place within the crew, particularly with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez performing effectively, we’re nonetheless but to see what Flick makes of the Uruguayan worldwide.

There’s a good likelihood Flick will respect Araujo’s management high quality and aggression, though how rapidly the Uruguayan will familiarise himself with the German’s excessive line of press stays to be seen.

Talking of Uruguayans, Puyol, through the interview, heaped reward on former Barcelona legend Luis Suarez, who lately ended his worldwide profession.

“I establish rather a lot together with his manner of understanding this sport and the reality is that I congratulate him for the profession he has had. And he’s nonetheless profitable titles,” he stated.