Barcelona returns to training after holiday, Araujo's injury in doubt for Vallecano match

On February 14, after the 4-1 victory over Sevilla, the Barcelona team was given three days off and the players had plenty of rest time. However, as the 24th round of La Liga approaches, the team resumed training on February 13 and began to prepare for the match against Rayo Vallecano next Tuesday. According to Mundo Deportivo, coach Flick hopes the team can maintain their form and continue their winning momentum at home.

However, Barcelona still faces some injuries before facing Rayo Vallecano. The team's defensive core Araujo sprained his ankle in the match against Sevilla. Although the club has not yet announced the specific injury, he did not participate in the team training on Thursday, which raised questions about whether he can play in the next round of the league. Araujo is a key player in Barcelona's defense, and his absence may affect the stability of the defense. If he cannot return in time, Flick may need to adjust the defense lineup and arrange other players to fill his vacancy.

At the same time, Christensen's recovery has also attracted much attention. The Danish central defender has been in the recovery stage since he injured the soleus muscle in his right leg during training on January 27. The injury caused him to miss many games, which had a certain impact on Barcelona's defense. However, the latest news shows that Christensen has entered the final stage of recovery and is expected to return next week. If all goes well, he may catch up with the game against Rayo Vallecano, which is undoubtedly good news for Barcelona. Especially with Araujo in doubt, Christensen's return will greatly improve Barcelona's defensive stability.

At present, Barcelona is still facing fierce competition in the La Liga standings, and the team cannot relax at all. Flick needs to maintain the team's competitive state while arranging the lineup reasonably to cope with possible personnel shortages. In the face of defensive injuries, how to adjust tactics becomes the key. The team needs to find a suitable substitute plan as soon as possible in training to ensure the stability of the defense line, while striving to continue the good performance on the offensive end.

This season, Barcelona's goal is still to compete for the La Liga championship. With competitors pressing forward, every game is crucial. The match against Rayo Vallecano is not only a test for the team's return to the field, but also an important battle to measure Barcelona's ability to adjust and its strategy to deal with injuries.