Ronald Araújo's return is already on the horizon. The Uruguayan is facing the final stretch of his recovery and is 'working hard' to shorten deadlines, so his return could happen sooner than expected. Unbeatable news for Hansi Flick and FC Barcelona, who have seen the infirmary begin to empty in recent weeks with the returns of Gavi, Fermín, De Jong, Olmo and Ansu Fati.
Initially, the Catalans expected the defender in January, but the footballer will soon begin training with the group and it is expected that he will be able to play with the team again after the next international break. Specifically, the Uruguayan would return in the match against Celta in Balaídos on Saturday 23 November, according to the newspaper 'Marca'.
Barça will not take any risks with Araújo
If there are no setbacks and the centre-back continues his recovery process as he has done so far, the Catalans have set this date as the date of his return to the pitch. However, at Can Barça they are clear that they will not take any risks with Araújo. Hansi Flick is very cautious with the injuries in his squad and wants to avoid a future relapse, so he will only give the player the green light if the conditions are optimal.
The team's great present does not require any extra effort. The Catalans are the undisputed leaders of LaLiga, they have re-established their path in the Champions League and the Cubarsí-Iñigo duo are offering extraordinary performances, so Ronald's return is not urgent.
However, it will be an important plus for the team, which is why the Catalans are already rubbing their hands together ahead of the match in Vigo, where one of the key players in the German's new project in Barcelona could once again see action and which will almost certainly reaffirm its status as the best team on the continent.