Now that the third international break of the season is over, FC Barcelona will play Rayo Vallecano on Saturday to start their new season.

But before this game, the club had a lot of problems, like Gavi’s long-term ACL injury, which meant that Xavi had to train a lot of young players this week.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen was another player who got hurt during the international break. Today, Xavi revealed that the German won’t be playing in tomorrow’s game.

The game against Rayo Vallecano will be led by Ronald Araujo.

When Ter Stegen doesn’t play against Rayo Vallecano, Inaki Pena should get a chance to show what he can do in goal.

However, Ronald Araujo is another young player who could get a great chance now that Ter Stegen isn’t playing.

News agency AS says that the Uruguayan player will lead Barcelona’s team against Rayo Vallecano this coming weekend.

Because Ter Stegen and Sergi Roberto aren’t playing, Araujo will take the lead and lead the team out onto the field for the first time ever. They might be able to play on Tuesday against FC Porto.

A wonderful chance for Araujo?

Not only is Ronald Araujo a great defender, but he is also a great leader. Barcelona knows this.

The 24-year-old was made captain for the third time this season, after Roberto and Ter Stegen. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have already left.

Because of this, the Uruguayan international’s game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday will be a chance to show that he is a leader.

Araujo will be able to lead a team that is full of experienced stars, such as Robert Lewandowski and Inigo Martinez. Because of this, his success could be very important.

For now, Xavi hopes that both Ter Stegen and Roberto will be able to play again on Tuesday when the team plays FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League.