Barcelona manager Hansi Flick defended Ronald Araujo from the heavy criticism the center-back has received since the Champions League exit against Inter Milan last week.
The Uruguayan was blamed for his role in the two late goals scored by the Italians in added time and extra time, and did not feature at all in the win over Real Madrid at the weekend. Andreas Christensen seems to have passed Araujo in Flick’s pecking order, but the coach is still backing Ronald despite the outside noise.
Speaking in a press conference on Wednesday, Hansi was asked about Christensen and Araujo and was full of praise for the Dane while also taking time to defend Ronald, saying the defender needs to be treated with respect despite his mistakes.