Uruguay manager Diego Alonso dismissed Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s concerns that he might rush Ronald Araujo back into action before he is ready..
The centre-back suffered a groin injury in September and was expected to miss the World Cup, but Araujo traveled to Qatar with his team in case he recovered in time.
Unfortunately, Araujo has not played this winter and may not get the chance now that Uruguay is in danger of being eliminated from the group stages and is no longer in control of their own destiny heading into the final matchday against Ghana..
Uruguay’s precarious position prompted Laporta to worry that Araujo might be ‘rushed’ back into action before he is fully recovered, but Alonso dismissed such fears.
“Contrary to what the president of Barça says, we agreed that when the player is fit, he will play.” “Alonso stated. “Whether or not Araujo plays will always be determined by me and the agreement we reached with Barça.
“The player will be available when he is fit, and if there is a disagreement, a third party will decide.” That is the understanding. The player is still recovering, and when he is ready, he will play. We cannot set a date because of a medical issue..
Araujo is not expected to play against Ghana, with the plan being to get the centre-back ready for the knockout stages, but Uruguay face a battle just to get there.
Uruguay is bottom of Group H after a draw with South Korea and a loss to Portugal, but they still have a good chance of advancing to the knockout stages.
Uruguay must defeat second-placed Ghana and rely on Portugal, who have already qualified for the next round after defeating South Korea..
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