Barcelona defender to make his long-awaited return against Borussia Dortmund | OneFootball

The season is still far from over, and FC Barcelona are completely aware of this reality. Despite their great start to the season and the impressive performances that came along the way, La Blaugrana have still struggled in some games. Ideally, Hansi Flick would want his Barcelona side to eliminate even those shortcomings, but that requires extra help.

Unfortunately, the Catalan giants do not have the aid of their full squad at the moment. Several players are currently injured and are working towards making a return to the team once they fully recover. Until then, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick remains restricted from making use of the full quality that his team has to offer.

However, he may not have to wait much longer before some of his best players end up returning from injury. In the most recent training session, some rather notable players were present and it is expected that sooner or later, they will be back on the pitch to represent Barcelona.

One of those players was Ronald Araujo, an Uruguayan defender who is also a captain for the Catalan club. With his positive development and recovery, it is now being reported that he could end up returning at some point in December of this year.

As per the information provided by Adria Albets, the 25-year-old defender is on track to return to action by mid-December, and a particular match which has been highlighted as a potential stage for his return is the UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund over in Germany.

His return will be a massive boost for the team, as he remains one of the world’s best central defenders but is also one of the leaders of this Barcelona team. A player who fights for the badge and gives his all, his availability should be a great help for Hansi Flick.

Moreover, his intense and physical playstyle could also end up being beneficial to a team that is led by a coach who likes players with those qualities. However, Araujo’s return will not be the only one coming up ahead, and other players such as Lamine Yamal could end up making their return even before him.