"We'll see him in training. I want to talk to him. We haven't decided yet. If he's ready, maybe we'll change something. Right now, he's not in our plans."
"These things happen. We have to take care of the players. All of them. The players are under pressure, and we're all human. We make mistakes, and we have to be there to support them. I appreciate what the club did in this situation. Ronald is a very important player for us, one of the captains. I hope he gets back to his best."
Hansi Flick confirmed Ronald Araujo traveled with Barcelona to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final despite not being fully physically ready to play. Araujo is not currently in the match plans, and the coaching staff will assess him in training and speak with him before making a final decision. Araujo took a mental health break in December following a difficult night at Stamford Bridge and rejoined training last week. Teammates welcomed his return, and the club will prioritize his wellbeing, allowing him to resume playing only when he feels ready. Flick emphasized Araujo's importance as a captain and pledged support during his recovery.
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