Ronald Araujo Misses Training Ahead Of Napoli Clash
Written by Patrick Echatah
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo looks set to miss La Blaugrana’s crucial match against Napoli in the Europa League after missing training today ahead of the game.
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La Blaugrana have confirmed the Uruguayan picked up a calf injury in the 2-2 draw against Espanyol, although the club have not said how long he will be out for. It does not appear to be a serious injury but it does seem that Araujo will sit out Thursday night’s game because of the problem.
According to Diario AS and Mundo Deportivo, Araujo will not play against Napoli, but there is a chance he will be fit for Sunday’s La Liga match against Valencia.
Due to the unavailability of Araujo, Xavi is down to three center-backs in Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia, and Oscar Mingueza for the Europa League match..
Pique and Eric will be expected to start the game, with Sergino Dest and Jordi Alba the two full-backs, and there will be plenty of focus on the defense.
Eric had a horrible game when he came in against Espanyol, but it was his first game back after a five-week layoff due to injury.
Remember that in European competition, the away goals rule has been abolished, which could alter Napoli’s thinking ahead of the first leg at the Camp Nou.
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Meanwhile…
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa, better known as Endrick, will attend FC Barcelona’s match against Napoli at Camp Nou. At the age of 15, the 15-year-old striker is regarded as one of the best talents in the world, and he has been connected with a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs.
He is now a member of Palmeiras’ U20 team and was named best player at the recent Copa So Paulo de Futebol Junior, a regional event in Brazil for players under the age of 20.
Endrick has flirted with the biggest clubs in the world, including Real Madrid and Barcelona. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern Munichhave also been linked with the youngster.
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