Official: Huge blow for Barcelona as Ronald Araujo picks up injury, set to miss El Clasico

Latest reports from Uruguayan Football Association’s medical team harbour terrible news for Barcelona. According to the news coming out, Ronald Araujo has picked up an injury to his right hamstring in the team’s World Cup qualifying match against Argentina.

The player will return to the club facilities immediately for further evaluation of his condition, after which a recovery period can be estimated.

Since the dawn of the season, the Uruguayan has been one of Barcelona’s best players. The youngster has not only led the defence but also been a commander for the team as a whole.

His all-around displays have provided the club with a silver lining even on the worst of outings. He has been solid in defence but also dominant in the air and versatile in the final third. He has been close to scoring on multiple occasions this seasons and has also seen his name on the scoresheet in a match-saving last-minute header against Granada.

His injury comes as a massive blow to the Catalans, for the side, are short-staffed in quality centre-backs. Gerard Pique will continue to start. However, Eric Garcia and Clement Lenglet are the only other options at the heart of the defence. Moreover, neither provide the quality and assurance that Araujo delivers on the field.

His recovery period is yet to be announced. However, the timing of the injury could not be worse with El Clasico just around the corner. The club will be desperate to have him back for the big clash, yet hopes seem bleak.