In accordance with , Barcelona defender is unlikely to be obtainable for ’s subsequent two group matches on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in opposition to and .
The centre-back remains to be recovering from the calf harm he suffered on 4 June, simply days earlier than becoming a member of Uruguay’s squad for the event.
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Araujo injured
After sustaining a minor tear in his calf muscle, with trusted physiotherapist Joaquin Juan earlier than rejoining the nationwide workforce setup forward of the World Cup in North America.
As anticipated, the harm dominated him out of Uruguay’s opening match in opposition to , and will certainly maintain him out of their second Group H encounter in opposition to Cape Verde.
Out of Uruguay’s subsequent two video games. (Photograph by Guillermo Legaria/Getty Photos)
Though the defender has been making regular progress in his restoration, sources near the Uruguay camp recommend that returning in time for the Spain fixture additionally stays extremely unlikely.
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What it means is that Araujo is not going to face his eight Barcelona teammates who’re within the Spain squad, together with , , and .
The match is anticipated to be decisive in figuring out qualification from a tightly contested group, with all 4 groups stage after the opening spherical of fixtures.
Deal with recovering for the knockouts
As per the report, Uruguay’s medical workers are centered on making certain Araujo is absolutely match for the knockout levels reasonably than dashing his comeback.
If Marcelo Bielsa’s facet progress, the Barcelona defender might goal a return within the Spherical of 32, scheduled for 3 or 4 July.
Deal with recovering for the knockouts. (Photograph by Ryan Pierse/Getty Photos)
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The Uruguay supervisor already acknowledged that the Barça captain’s harm was their duty, and even defended the participant’s journey to Spain for remedy earlier than the World Cup.
“Within the final six months Araujo had no muscle harm and if a participant tears one thing whereas coaching, there’s something unsuitable,” .
“Araujo works with folks he trusts so much, all selections are agreed with these folks and with Araujo. We really feel accountable and we couldn’t have finished something totally different from what we did.”
For now, Uruguay seem set to proceed with out one in every of their key defensive leaders, whereas Barcelona may even be monitoring his restoration carefully forward of the brand new membership season.