Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that star defender Ronald Araujo’s return is imminent, ahead of their Champions League clash with Royal Antwerp.
Araujo was ruled out for a month to six weeks after a muscle tear that he suffered against Cadiz in their second game of the season. The Uruguayan returned to group work with the Barcelona squad on Monday, but has been left out of their Champions League squad for Tuesday’s European opener.
Speaking to the press, Xavi confirmed that he was close to fitness, but would return this weekend.
“Ronald is good. We could have forced tomorrow but it’s not worth it. Saturday he will be back.”
The Blaugrana face Celta Vigo at Montjuic on Saturday evening at 18:30 CEST.