Araujo damage blow for Barca before Napoli conflict

Araujo damage blow for Barca before Napoli conflict

Araujo was substituted at 1/2-time on Sunday after taking a knock to his left foot and became replaced by means of Eric Garcia, who made his comeback after 5 weeks out with a right thigh damage, and become chargeable for Barcelona conceding a second aim.

Araujo's harm is a blow for train Xavi as Barcelona prepare to stand Napoli in the Europa League on Thursday followed by means of a league tie against Valencia on Sunday.

"For the instant, it's miles simplest painful," stated Xavi of Araujo's harm on Sunday after the fit.

"He felt a few ache all through the week but desired to play. We determined to substitute him at 1/2-time as a precautionary measure. We'll see in which we're tomorrow (Monday) and we will take on Napoli and Valencia with the players available to us."

The club did not supply info on how lengthy Araujo might be sidelined, however in line with neighborhood press reports he might be out for as a minimum every week.

Barcelona, fourth in La Liga, take on Napoli who're third in Serie A and inside the walking for a primary Italian league title in over 32 years.

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