Barcelona defender nonetheless not coaching with the group forward of Rayo Vallecano conflict

Barcelona defender nonetheless not coaching with the group forward of Rayo Vallecano conflict

FC Barcelona might be in motion on Monday evening as they tackle Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 24 of La Liga at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Heading into the sport, the Blaugrana shouldn’t have a protracted harm checklist as the one confirmed absentees at this level are Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal, and Andreas Christensen.

As for Ronald Araujo, there proceed to stay query marks about his availability after he picked up a knock final weekend.

Araujo nonetheless not coaching with the group

Now, in response to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo has but to return to full coaching with the Barcelona squad because the staff prepares for Monday’s fixture towards Rayo Vallecano.

The Uruguayan centre-back skilled individually on the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on Friday, three days earlier than the essential match.

Araujo nonetheless not coaching with the squad. (Photograph by Alex Caparros/Getty Photos)

Araujo was additionally absent from Thursday’s staff session, the squad’s first coaching after having fun with three days of relaxation following their 4-1 victory over Sevilla final Sunday.

The defender began that match however needed to be substituted halfway by way of the primary half attributable to a bodily setback, making means for Eric Garcia.

Though Araujo initially tried to proceed taking part in, he was pressured off the pitch after sustaining a heavy blow to his proper ankle, which resulted in a contusion.

Hansi Flick is intently monitoring Araujo’s situation, although for now, the defender stays on a person coaching programme.

The Barcelona captain missed the complete first half of the season attributable to an harm and solely made his comeback final month. Since then, he has performed eight matches in all competitions earlier than his newest setback.

Thankfully for Barcelona, the robust performances of Inigo Martínez, Pau Cubarsi, and Eric Garcia present a way of safety because the staff enters a vital part of the season.