"The Uruguayan centre-back has rejoined group sessions after a prolonged absence and has now completed four full training sessions since returning last Monday, during an open training session that drew plenty of attention. However, despite his presence on the training pitch, doubts remain over whether Araujo will be ready in time for the derby. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, there is still uncertainty surrounding his immediate availability for the clash against Espanyol, with the club adopting a cautious approach."
"Araujo's absence has not been purely physical. After his sending-off in the match against Chelsea on November 25, the defender requested time away from training to focus on his mental well-being. He spent nearly a month away from the Ciutat Esportiva and worked individually in Uruguay with a personal trainer from just before the Christmas holidays. While he followed the programme designed by the club, there was never a fixed timeline established for his return to competitive action."
Barcelona have resumed preparations ahead of the Catalan derby against Espanyol as players return to training at the Ciutat Esportiva following the festive break. Ronald Araujo has rejoined group sessions and completed four full training sessions since his return, but the club remains unsure about his readiness for the derby. Araujo took nearly a month away after his sending-off against Chelsea to focus on his mental well-being and trained individually in Uruguay under a personal trainer. Barcelona are managing his reintegration carefully, prioritising both mental and physical readiness, with Hansi Flick set to be consulted before final decisions.
Read at Barca Universal
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