Almost immediately after Barcelona achieved a 3-2 victory against UD Almeria in La Liga, the players were on their way to Dallas, where they were set to compete against Club America, a Mexican team, in a friendly match during the middle of the season.
The friendly was organized so that the Blaugrana could increase their revenue before the January transfer market opens. The club anticipates that the friendly will bring in approximately five million euros for their coffers.
A number of young players from the club’s youth and reserve categories have been called up for the friendly match that will take place in Dallas. The squad list for the match was revealed by Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez yesterday night itself. Barcelona will be traveling to Dallas.
However, one of the most notable players who did not play for the Blaugrana was Ronald Araujo, who was the team’s captain and a defensive pillar.
Araujo is not going to the United States; why is that?
Due to the fact that Araujo has been playing with a fractured jaw for the past few weeks, Barcelona has made the decision to not take any risks with him, as reported by SPORT.
According to reports, the Uruguayan international is scheduled to undergo a number of new examinations and appointments with the physician in the coming days. As a result, the Catalans have made the decision to not bring him along on their journey to the United States during this time.
Prior to departing on vacation, the club’s medical services will take advantage of the chance to perform a checkup and evaluate the condition of the fracture.
As a result of the cheekbone fracture that Araujo sustained during the La Liga encounter against Atletico Madrid, he has been practicing and playing with a protective mask ever since.
It is essential that the 24-year-old be given as much rest as possible in order for him to heal properly. This is because there are a number of games that are scheduled to take place after the midseason break, and there will be very little time off in between them.
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