Barcelona's woes with player injuries continues, with defender Ronald Araujo becoming the latest casualty following a muscle injury during international duty, according to Barca Universal
The setback occurred during Uruguay's Copa America quarter-final clash against Brazil, where Araujo was forced off in the 30th minute after hurting his right leg while attempting to block a cross.
The distressing scene saw Araujo in tears as he went down clutching his leg, prompting immediate medical attention and a substitution.
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez stepped in as Araujo's replacement, revealing the severity of the injury and its potential impact.
This injury compounds Barcelona's challenges under new manager Hansi Flick, who is already struggling with a depleted squad.
Flick, preparing for his debut season with the Catalan giants, faces the daunting task of navigating through a series of absences, including key players like Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, and Pedri, who are expected to miss the start of the pre-season.
Araujo's injury history adds further concern, having suffered multiple muscle issues since joining Barcelona in 2019.
The extent of the current injury is yet to be fully diagnosed, but early indications suggest it could disrupt Araujo's pre-season preparations and Flick's plans for the team.
The timing of these setbacks couldn't be worse for Barcelona's rebuilding phase.