La Liga – FC Barcelona Mingueza, De Jong or Umtiti can cover for Araujo
EFE
Followend Ronald Araujo‘s injury, Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman will have to reflect on which player he will work with Clement Lenglet in defense.
Oscar Mingueza, Frenkie de Jong and Samuel Umtiti are the three men who could attack Araujo, who suffered a single sprain in Sunday’s match against Real Betis.
In the match at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, Koeman dropped De Jong back to the defense, as he prefers to work a left-footed center-back with a right-footed defender.
However, his compatriot’s absence in midfield was noticeable, especially with De Jong to be one of the top performers of the team in 2021.
Therefore, everything can depend on Sergino Destfitness, as if the former Ajax fullback is back in action, Mingueza, which covers for him, can play on the center.
Meanwhile, Umtiti is Koeman’s third option, but it is unclear whether the Dutchman will bet on him for the upcoming important matches in Barcelona.
The Blaugrana will face Seville Wednesday in the Copa del Rey semi-final before it is presented Alaves Saturday at Camp Nou.
The next match after the Tests is the first match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The match will take place on February 16 in Catalonia Araujo will also be expected to miss the one.