Barca Fans React to Julian Araujo’s Defensive Struggles: A Comparison to Sergi Roberto

Julian Araujo found himself at fault as Mexico conceded a goal against Qatar in the recent Gold Cup match, with the opponents managing to score from their only shot on target.

The incident occurred when Araujo, playing as the right-back, was faced with the task of marking one of two opponents. He opted to stay close to the player he was nearer to, but unfortunately, he failed to contain him, allowing him to head the ball and score. While it’s true that the other defenders also made positional errors, Araujo bears responsibility for his own lapse in defending.

Fans took to Twitter to express their opinions on Araujo’s performance, drawing comparisons and making humorous remarks. One user, domito, commented that Araujo might be better off returning to Mexico, while LujaN_GuaP likened him to Sergi Roberto, a Barcelona player known for occasional defensive struggles. Another user, DESTSZN, expressed their preference for Sergino Dest, highlighting his superior abilities. Gjorge playfully suggested that Araujo’s vulnerability to conceding from headers means he’s ready for the first team, while World Barca shared skepticism about Araujo’s prospects of playing for Barcelona in the upcoming season.

As it stands, Barcelona is likely to send Julian Araujo out on loan for the upcoming season. The 21-year-old has faced difficulties in obtaining sufficient game time in recent months due to registration issues, and a loan move would provide him with the opportunity to gain valuable experience elsewhere.