Why is Ronald Araujo Not Playing in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid? Hansi Flick issues HUGE UPDATE

The iconic Spotify Camp Nou stadium is getting ready to host a historical rivalry, where FC Barcelona will take on Atletico Madrid in a La Liga fixture on the night of December 2nd. Even though FC Barcelona are currently leading the La Liga standings, the Blaugranes are dealing with serious issues, chief among them being their extensive injury list. Ronald Araujo added himself to their extensive list of injuries.

Now the bigger question for the Culers is, “Is Ronald Araujo playing today? ” If you are among them, then we have bad news for you. The German manager, Hansi Flick, recently confirmed at Barça's press conference that Ronald Araujo will miss another crucial game for personal reasons.

Is Ronald Araujo Playing in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid? Hansi Flick UPDATE

If you are one of the Barcelona fans and still you are still searching for “Is Ronald Araujo playing in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid?”, then you're in the right place, as below in this section, we're going to share all the details about Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid match and Ronald Araujo injury update.

Before Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid clash, Ronald Araujo also missed Barcelona's dominating win over Deportivo Alaves. The Catalunya side released the statement that he is out due to a stomach virus. Now, in the recent pre-match press conference, the former Bayern Munich gaffer revealed some interesting facts on the ‘Is Ronald Araujo playing today or not?’ query. After Ronald Araujo's suspension in the recent UCL clash against Chelsea, multiple media sources raised queries on the relationship between Ronald Araujo and Hansi Flick because of his lacklustre performance.

During the press conference, Flick cleared all the allegations raised about the dressing room's tension, and now he has also cleared that Araujo might need some time to rest.

Now let's take a look at Hansi Flick's verdict on “Is Ronald Araujo playing in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid? ”

Following this declaration, the coach of the former German national football team has denied any further enquiries about the Uruguayan international.

Who Can Replace Ronald Araujo in Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid?

Fans may be wondering who will take Ronald Araujo's place in the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid game, even though his return is uncertain. With Pau Cubarsi starting for the Blaugranes, Hansi Flick will have two options at centre back: Eric Garcia and Gerard Martin. Both players will be confident enough to take Ronald Araujo's place because they are both playing at their best.