Barcelona defender’s future uncertain amid growing frustration over lack of minutes | OneFootball

It is clear that Hansi Flick intentionally rotated his team against Deportivo Alaves without holding back, and the manager cannot be faulted for his decision.

Among the massive changes to the starting XI on the night was the debut of Alvaro Cortes at centre-back alongside Pau Cubarsi, and the youngster left the field with a performance to remember.

Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Wojciech Szczesny and Jules Kounde all earned starts on the night, but one player who did not play a single minute once again was Ronald Araujo.

An uncertain future

As reported by AS, Araujo’s future at Barcelona is once again in doubt, as a part of his close circle admits that the player feels he deserves more minutes.

Araujo is not happy with his lack of minutes. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Araujo discussed his future at the club and a potential departure in recent meetings with the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal and expressed how he feels he deserves more chances as Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia and Cubarsi are all ahead of him on the pecking order.

The Uruguayan star’s role in the team has declined steeply in recent times, especially after the mid-season hiatus he took to get a mental reset.

Flick is pleased with the player’s contributions as a captain and considers him an example, but Araujo is unhappy with his lack of minutes.

It thus remains to be seen what comes of Araujo’s future in the summer transfer window, especially given how he is expected to be a starter for Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup.

Interest beckons from the Premier League, but a part of the player’s heart lies in Catalonia, and a departure will not be easy for him on a personal level.