Hansi Flick expects a boost from Barcelona with the return of the injured player for three reasons

Beyond his obvious ability as a defender, Hansi Flick is eagerly awaiting the return of Ronald Araujo for several reasons. The German coach did not use him against Leganés or Atlético de Madrid, even though he was in top form, but given the situation Barcelona found themselves in, he could not offer him his first appearance after his injury.

Araujo has been out for six months after undergoing surgery on his hamstring, following an injury in the Copa del Rey. The 25-year-old is set to return to action against Barbastro in the Copa del Rey from the start, as reported by Sport. With Marc-André ter Stegen out of action due to injury, Araujo is also the first captain.

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His return is described as a relief for Flick, who will finally be able to rest Íñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsi more frequently, as he did not trust Eric García to do so. Araujo’s leadership and strength of character are also expected to help alleviate the team’s low morale, and he could even be used as a right-back. With Jules Kounde looking a little low on energy, Araujo could give them some extra energy and gas on the flank as well.

The question will be how Araujo returns to the side. Apart from ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen and Marc Bernal, Barcelona have most of their injured players back, but long-term injury victims Ansu Fati, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong have struggled to find their best form since their return. . Flick hopes that the process with Araujo will be faster.