Hansi Flick plans to start Ronald Araujo for Wednesday’s clash with Borussia Dortmund but has not confirmed whether the 25-year-old defender will feature.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has named Ronald Araujo in his squad for the first time this season for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Borussia Dortmund, but the German would not confirm whether the 25-year-old defender will be available at Signal Iduna Park, Ufabet Sport reported on Tuesday.
Araujo suffered a hamstring injury in pre-season and has been sidelined ever since, but the 25-year-old centre-back has now recovered and been included in the squad for the first time this season, although Flick is yet to confirm whether he will be available on Wednesday.
‘We will see tomorrow whether he will play or not. It is good to have him back. He has a lot of energy and he is a great inspiration to his team-mates and the coach. I like his winning attitude. The plan is to play, but I cannot say how much he will play,’ Flick said.
The German coach also spoke about Frenkie de Jong, who was praised by Borussia Dortmund coach Youri Šahin during an earlier press conference.
‘I don’t know if he is underrate in the media. For me, he is a very important player. That’s my opinion. I can’t control the outside world. But I can tell you that he is a professional from head to toe and he will always give his all.’
Flick then spoke about Robert Lewandowski and how the Blaugrana will continue to rely on the 36-year-old’s goalscoring prowess: ‘Both, we need Robert but he also needs the team. No one can win alone. Both sides benefit from this relationship. He has great quality but the team as well. It is very important. ‘
Asked if Lewandowski would ยูฟ่าเบท stay at the club for another year. Flick said: ‘Football is unpredictable, but right now he’s excellent. We have to look after him and keep him training. He’s play a lot and is at a very good level. He’s help the team a lot. ‘
He concluded by saying about Lamine Yamal: ‘Lamine can play and give his all in every game. He has an unmatched talent. He’s has injury and needs to recover. It took him a while but he’s show he can decide the game. We have full confidence in him.’