Barcelona: Barca face huge blow as Araujo and Frankie de Jong sidelined through injuries- Barcelona have been dealt a double injury blow after the club confirmed on Thursday that Frenkie de Jong has sustained a calf strain while Ronald Araujo will need surgery on a fractured hand.
De Jong and Araujo were both substituted during Barca’s Copa del Rey win over Linares Deportivo on Wednesday.
Barcelona: Barca face huge blow as Araujo and Frankie de Jong sidelined through injuries
Barcelona: Araujo will undergo surgery on Friday and is likely to be out for a few weeks. De Jong should be back sooner but the Dutchman is not expected to be available for Saturday’s game against Granada in La Liga.
A club statement read: “Ronald Araujo has a fracture in his right hand. The player will undergo surgery on Friday under the supervision of the club’s medical services.”
The statement added: “Frenkie de Jong has a calf strain in his left leg. He is out and his availability will depend on his recovery.”
Barcelona: Barca face huge blow as Araujo and Frankie de Jong sidelined through injuries
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