Relaunched since his arrival at Liverpool this summer, Ronald Araujo decided to speak on a particularly personal subject. Loaned by FC Barcelona with a purchase option, the Uruguayan defender is gradually returning to his best level after going through a very difficult period psychologically. Author of two goals in eleven appearances in the Reds jersey, the former Blaugrana captain seems to have regained the confidence he lacked during his last months in Catalonia. In an interview given to Timesthe 27-year-old returned to the problems of anxiety and depression which had forced him to temporarily step away from the field. “ Sometimes we keep everything inside and try to be the strong man, but in life you have to talk things out and open up about what you’re going through “, he confided. An important testimony from the Uruguayan international, who wishes to encourage people facing similar difficulties not to remain alone in the face of their suffering.
Last December, Ronald Araujo notably decided to take a break from his career to take care of his mental health, before leaving for a spiritual retreat in Israel. A choice that he considers today to be decisive in his recovery. “ Taking this break was the best decision I ever made. Today, I feel good, I am happy and I find the pleasure of playing football again. Now I can show again what I’m really capable of “, explained the defender. Now thriving in England, Araujo however prefers not to plan too quickly regarding his future at Liverpool. “ It’s too early to talk about it. I want to thank everyone for the affection they have shown me, because it has helped me enormously. Whether I stay at Liverpool or not is not entirely up to me “, he clarified. Fifth in the Premier League with 12 points after seven days, the Reds will host Brighton this Sunday (3 p.m.), with the ambition of moving closer to the top four places in the championship.
