“Open vacation” for the Barcelona captain

Reports stated that Barcelona, ​​the Spanish Premier League title holder, granted defender and team captain Ronald Araujo an open leave at his request.
German coach Hansi Flick, coach of the Spanish team Barcelona, ​​said that Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo will miss the match against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish League today, for personal reasons.
Yesterday, Spanish media reports stated that the player’s agents met with Catalan club officials, and it was said that the player needed time to take care of his mental health.
Araujo’s last appearance with Barcelona was during the 3-0 loss to Chelsea in the Champions League last Tuesday, when he was sent off for receiving a second yellow card after a reckless intervention against Cucurrea one minute before the end of the first half.
The Athletic newspaper reported that Barcelona sporting director Deco met with Araujo’s agents yesterday and gave the 28-year-old player time to step away from football, with the club committed to giving him the time he needs.
Flick told reporters yesterday, “It is a private situation. I do not want to say more. Please, if you can respect it, I would be grateful to do so.”
Barcelona has not yet responded to a request for comment outside normal working hours.
Barcelona, ​​the current leader of the Spanish League, hosts Atletico Madrid, which is in fourth place, today.