"Araujo isn't ready to play yet. We've been working on Raphinha; he only did the rondo and then stopped. I'm confident he can play the whole match. Ronald isn't ready; it's a private matter, and I don't want to say more. I would ask you to respect their wishes; that's all I can and will say."
"Araujo hasn't been seen since his disastrous red card in the Champions League defeat to Chelsea last week for which the Uruguayan has been heavily criticized, and he missed the weekend victory against Alavés with what the club called a "stomach virus"."
"There is no doubt that what's going on with Araujo is a lot more serious than just a stomach bug, and it proves that even professional athletes at the highest level are not immune to mental health issues and, like all of us, need some time and privacy to process difficult moments."
Ronald Araujo will miss Barcelona's La Liga match against Atlético Madrid and his status for upcoming games remains uncertain. Araujo has not appeared since receiving a red card in the Champions League defeat to Chelsea, which prompted heavy criticism. The player also missed the weekend victory over Alavés with what the club described as a "stomach virus." Reports suggest Araujo may be taking time to mentally reset following the Stamford Bridge incident. Manager Hansi Flick stated Araujo is not ready, labeled the matter private, and asked for respect for the player's wishes. The situation highlights mental health pressures on elite athletes.
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