Ronald Araujo is probably going through the most delicate moment of his career. The Uruguayan defender had already been showing signs of not being in a good moment in football, but the trigger would have been the sending off against Chelsea in the Champions League, a match that resulted in a 3-0 thrashing, with Araujo being singled out as the main culprit by both the press and the fans.

Barcelona backs Ronald Araujo's decisions

Since then, the Uruguayan defender has not played again, he was declared out indefinitely at Barcelona and now he has opted to make a spiritual trip to Israel to find himself emotionally, which the Catalan club gave him its full support, prioritizing his well-being in a season where the pressure has been constant.

Araujo decided to go on a spiritual trip to Israel, a destination he considers key to reconnecting with himself. The defender's intention is not only to rest, but to find clarity, calm and emotional strength before returning to the pitch. His plan is to visit places of great spiritual and cultural importance within the country, in search of a space that will allow him to process the moment he is living.

Special permission from Barcelona and support from those around him

Barcelona was quick to show empathy for the player's situation. The club understood that the emotional burden Araujo was carrying could affect his performance and personal stability, so they accepted the request without putting up any obstacles. Both the board and coach Hansi Flick agreed that the most important thing is for the player to regain his balance before returning to competition.

Flick was clear in pointing out that this is "a private matter", stressing that the priority is the Uruguayan's emotional health. The German coach reinforced the stance of not putting pressure on him, avoiding concrete deadlines for his return and allowing him to have the necessary time to recover his feelings.

When will Ronald Araujo return to training?

For now, there is no specific day for Ronald Araujo's return. It will all depend on his emotional evolution and how he assimilates this spiritual journey. It is most likely that the defender will not reappear before the end of the year and will wait until after the Christmas holidays to return to the dynamics of the group.

The club is confident that Araujo will return with the strength and leadership that has always characterized him, ready to contribute again in the Barcelona defense. Although the absence is indefinite, it is unlikely that it will extend beyond the December break, as the second half of the season will be crucial for Barcelona, as well as for Araujo's hopes of being in good shape for the 2026 World Cup, where he is a regular with Marcelo Bielsa in the Uruguay national team.