The Spanish newspaper 'Sport' reported that Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is experiencing an unusual period with FC Barcelona, as he accepts his current role under coach Hans Flick, but at the same time, he aspires to get more playing minutes in the upcoming matches.

The newspaper clarified that Araujo's last match as a starter was against Sevilla before the international break, which Barcelona lost 4-1. After that, Flick decided to rely on the duo Koundé and Eric Garcia in central defense, which led to Araujo sitting on the bench for three consecutive matches against Girona, Olympiacos, and Real Madrid.

Sport added that despite his limited participation, the player has delivered impressive performances whenever he stepped onto the field, scoring the winning goal against Girona after coming on as a forward in the final minutes, and he also participated in the matches against Olympiacos and Real Madrid as a substitute, contributing to the attacking pressure.

The newspaper confirmed that Araujo informed Flick and the club of his readiness to serve the team in any position, whether as a defender or forward, noting that he shows great leadership spirit both on and off the field, as he was among the first to defend Lamine Yamal after the end of El Clasico and supported his teammate Gavi after his recent injury.

Araujo, who is contracted with Barcelona until 2031, is focused on continuing to give everything he has for the team, but he hopes to regain his starting position in the lineup in the near future.