Ronald Araujothe third captain of the team FC Barcelona, has no qualms about recognizing where he prefers to play. The Uruguayan central defender, who is no Koundé It is often used by Xavi as a winger, he spoke clearly in an interview with Bein Sports. “The truth is, I don’t like playing as a winger, that’s the reality, but I always say, no matter where the coach and the team ask me, I’m going to play and give my best, but obviously I feel very comfortable. Playing as a center back because it’s my natural position and it’s where I can give 100%,” the Uruguayan explained.
Once your preference has been shown, Araujo is convinced that the Barça will have a good season after doubts at the start of the campaign. “We trust in the team we have. The truth is that the victory against Porto, with qualification for the round of 16, gives us a boost for what is to come, even for this duel against Atlético, which is also important. We are happy to have reached that goal, we have a lot of confidence in the team we have and good things can come,” said the Uruguayan international.
The dangers of Atlético
Focused on the duel against Athletic, Araujo is clear about the risks to be avoided. “He Athletic It is a great team, it has very important and very good players, like Anthony (Griezmann) and Morata, which is in a good moment. “They are a team that had a very good second round last year, we know how competitive they are, how difficult they are defensively, but we will try to find our tools and our football to overcome them,” said he.
But more than thought Athletic, Araujo bet the Barça Focus on your football. “We have to play our football and our style, counter their counterattacks from key players like Anthony and Morataalso the wingers, but we have to be true to our identity, play our football and not forget that we are playing at home, that is a plus,” he stressed.
Beyond the importance of three points, Araujo He wanted to make it clear that this Sunday it has not been decided The league. “We have to show our football, when they come together they are hard to break down, we have to try to counter their stuff and show our football. The league It’s been so long, you see every year how competitive it is. It is true that they are important games and we want to win, but there is a whole second round left and I am sure we will do it,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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