Shock in Barcelona due to the “FIFA virus”
Barcelona defender, Uruguayan international Ronald Araujo sustained a tear in the hamstring of his right leg during his team's match against Argentina in the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, the Catalan club announced today.
This is considered a painful blow to Barcelona's defense due to the effects of the so-called "FIFA virus", in reference to the international break that often returns injured players to their clubs.
"The tests carried out on Barcelona player Ronald Araujo showed that he had a muscle tear in the hamstring of his right thigh in the match against Argentina. The Uruguayan defender will return to Barcelona for treatment," Barcelona said in a statement.
Barcelona did not reveal the period of Araujo's absence, but there is doubt about his participation in the Clasico match against Real Madrid, scheduled for the 24th of this month.
Barcelona has made a bad start this season locally and continentally, as it occupies ninth place in the Spanish League, and lost its first two matches in the Champions League.
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