"The session was especially significant for Ronald Araujo. The Uruguayan defender had been going through a difficult period and had not played or trained with the team after the defeat to Chelsea. Having gone through some very tough days, he, together with his representatives, decided to meet with the club to ask for time off for mental health reasons. And Barcelona granted him a leave of absence without any hesitation."
"He spent around three weeks away from the daily routine of the club, but without neglecting his physical condition. He followed the guidelines provided by the club's fitness coaches and physiotherapists. During this period, the second captain took the opportunity to make a spiritual trip to Israel. He then spent almost two weeks in Uruguay, also with the club's permission, with his family."
"The reality is that Araujo felt very good during Monday's session, after 35 days without training alongside his teammates. It was a short and not very intense first session, ideal for gradually readjusting. He appeared especially grateful to the supporters, who chanted his name several times and showed him clear affection, something that proved key in giving him extra energy on his return."
Ronald Araujo requested and received a leave of absence from Barcelona for mental health reasons after a difficult period following the Chelsea defeat. He spent about three weeks away from the club routine while following fitness and physiotherapy guidelines to maintain physical condition. He made a spiritual trip to Israel and then nearly two weeks in Uruguay with family with the club's permission. Araujo returned to an open training session after 35 days, completing a short, low-intensity session to readjust. Supporters chanted his name and showed affection. Barcelona plans a day-by-day reintegration without rushing him before upcoming matches.
Read at Barca Universal
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