De Jong and Araujo sidelined as Barça face crucial clash with Atlético | OneFootball

The midfielder of Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong, will miss his team's La Liga match against Atlético de Madrid this Tuesday due to an illness.

The league leader announced in a statement that the Dutchman has a “fever,” while coach Hansi Flick explained on Monday that the Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo will miss the game due to a “private situation.”

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Araujo's Situation

Araujo was sent off in Barcelona's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League last week, and the Spanish press reported that he requested a “mental health break.”

“Ronald is not ready at the moment,” Flick told journalists on Monday. “It's a private situation. I don't want to say anything more. I also ask that you respect this.”

De Jong and Other Absences

Both De Jong and Araujo were absent from Barcelona's victory over Alavés on Saturday, the former due to a family issue and the latter because of a stomach upset, according to the Catalan club.

The Catalans are also without Fermin Lopez, in addition to the long-term injured Marc-André ter Stegen and Gavi.

Context in the Standings

The current champion, Barça, has a three-point lead over Atlético, who are in fourth place, before the teams meet at Camp Nou.

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