Barcelona defender not injured after suffering from discomfort vs Shakhtar Donetsk

If the 1-0 defeat last night against Shakhtar Donetsk was not enough, Barcelona were handed an additional concern as key defender Ronald Araujo suffered from some discomfort during the game.

Considering that he has already spent time on the sidelines this season, there were concerns of yet another potential injury for the Uruguayan international.

All OK with Araujo

But those fears have now been put to ease as Javi Miguel of AS is reporting that tests have revealed that Ronald Araujo has no injury after feeling discomfort against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Even though an injury was never suspected, everyone waited with bated breath until the Uruguayan international was subjected to medical examinations.

And, as per the update, following tests being carried out, there are no injury concerns with the Barça defensive mainstay.

This will come as a major relief for Xavi Hernandez & co. who are already under severe pressure and have had to deal with multiple injury problems this season.

Araujo is an extremely pivotal player for Barcelona due to his defensive nous and leadership, while he also makes valuable contributions upfield every now and then, as was the case when he scored the winner against Real Sociedad last weekend.

Rest vs Alaves?

Even though Araujo is not injured after the Shakhtar game, there may be a possibility that Xavi decides to rest him against Deportivo Alaves later this weekend.

The Barcelona manager has alternatives in defence in the form of Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, and Inigo Martinez.

As such, giving Araujo a breather, in light of him feeling some discomfort last night, could be a prudent move by the Barça head coach.