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Barcelona‘s roller-coaster season has taken an intriguing flip with the return of Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan defender, sidelined for over 5 months on account of a high-grade hamstring tear sustained on the Copa America, is ready to make his comeback within the Champions League conflict towards Borussia Dortmund. Nonetheless, his return brings extra than simply defensive stability—it has additionally triggered a monetary windfall for the Catalan giants, courtesy of Gianni Infantino’s FIFA compensation coverage.
Araujo’s damage throughout worldwide obligation with Uruguay on the 2024 Copa America was a big blow for Barcelona. The 24-year-old, a linchpin within the membership’s defensive setup, underwent surgical procedure in July and underwent a prolonged rehabilitation. His absence uncovered Barcelona’s vulnerabilities, significantly a scarcity of aggression and physicality in protection, as famous by the teaching employees.
Regardless of the challenges, Araujo’s damage got here with a silver lining for Barcelona: FIFA’s compensation program. “FIFA is obligated to compensate golf equipment every time gamers are injured whereas representing their nationwide groups,” reviews Mundo Deportivo. This coverage resulted in a considerable payout for the Catalans.
The thriller surrounding the precise compensation owed to Barcelona is now resolved. FIFA’s closing cost quantities to €2.65 million, a welcome injection for a membership nonetheless grappling with monetary challenges. Whereas this sum could seem modest in comparison with Barcelona’s broader monetary struggles, it offers a small but significant enhance.
“This cash will make a small distinction in the direction of Barcelona abolishing their monetary woes, though it may even go in the direction of transfers through the upcoming winter window,” notes Mundo Deportivo. With Araujo again in motion, FIFA’s obligation to proceed funds has ended, marking a closure to a difficult chapter for each the participant and the membership.
Defensive considerations amid fluctuating kind
Barcelona’s struggles in current weeks have highlighted the urgency of Araujo’s return. Beneath new head coach Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana have secured solely 5 factors from their final 15 obtainable in La Liga, elevating considerations about defensive consistency.
The teaching employees has been vocal concerning the crew’s want for a bodily dominant presence in protection. Whereas gamers like Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde convey technical abilities, they lack the aggression wanted to dominate high-pressure moments. Inigo Martinez has added depth, however his lone efforts haven’t been sufficient to fortify Barcelona’s backline.
Araujo’s return is anticipated to handle these shortcomings. The report states, “The employees believes the crew at the moment lacks a bodily dominant defender who can add aggression and energy to their backline.” His management and energy are anticipated to be essential in restoring defensive solidity.
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