Barcelona Ronald Araujo set to miss World Cup after agreeing to undergo surgery

Barcelona have confirmed that Ronald Araujo is expected to undergo surgery after he sustained injury during the ongoing international break.

The Uruguay international is on the verge of missing out from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Reportminds Blog understands that Ronald Araújo sustained a thigh injury while on international duty in a friendly with Iran last week. 

The defender who currently plays for Spanish club Barcelona, has decided to have surgery on his right thigh and will be out 2-3 months.

Barcelona shared the statement: "Ronald Araujo will undergo surgery on Wednesday for the adductor longus tendon avulsion he has in his right thigh. The operation will be carried out by Dr. Lasse Lempainen, under the supervision of the Club’s medical staff, in Turku, Finland"

It's uncertain if Ronald Araujo will be available for Uruguay ahead of their campaign in the 2022 World Cup whichick off on November 20th. 

Uruguay have been drawn in Group H along with Portugal, Ghana, and South Korea.