Risky plan Uruguay coach had in mind for Ronald Araujo revealed

According to Mundo Deportivo, Uruguay head coach Diego Alonso was planning to start Ronald Araujo against Brazil, had they reach the play-offs.

A friendly with a local team was scheduled for Saturday, in which the centre-back was expected to take part. The player's recovery was going according to plan, so the boss wanted him back in action.

Everything was arranged. But a 91st-minute Korean goal against Portugal meant Uruguay were out of the tournament, even though they had beaten Ghana 2-0.

After failing to make his World Cup debut, Araujo is now back in Barcelona. According to multiple reports, the 23-year-old will return to action well in time for the Espanyol clash at Camp Nou on December 31.