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Barcelona defender’s future uncertain amid growing frustration over lack of minutes
TL;DR
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo's future is in doubt as he grows frustrated over a lack of playing time. He did not feature in the recent match against Deportivo Alaves, raising concerns about his role in the team.
Key points
- Ronald Araujo did not play against Deportivo Alaves
- Frustration over lack of minutes is growing
- Alvaro Cortes made his debut in the match
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Barcelona defender’s future uncertain amid growing frustration over lack of minutes
It is clear that Hansi Flick intentionally rotated his team against Deportivo Alaves without holding back, and the manager cannot be faulted for his decision.
Among the massive changes to the starting XI on the night was the debut of Alvaro Cortes at centre-back alongside Pau Cubarsi, and the youngster left the field with a performance to remember.
Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Wojciech Szczesny and Jules Kounde all earned starts on the night, but one player who did not play a single minute once again was Ronald Araujo.
An uncertain future
As reported by AS, Araujo’s future at Barcelona is once again in doubt, as a part of his close circle admits that the player feels he deserves more minutes.
Q&A
Why is Ronald Araujo frustrated at Barcelona?
Ronald Araujo is frustrated due to not receiving any playing time, as he did not participate in the recent match against Deportivo Alaves.
What does Ronald Araujo's lack of minutes mean for his future at Barcelona?
His lack of minutes raises uncertainty about his future with the club, potentially leading to a reassessment of his role.
Who are the other players that started in the match against Deportivo Alaves?
Other players who started include Alvaro Cortes, Pau Cubarsi, Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, and Wojciech Szczesny.
