Uruguayan press say whether Ronald Araujo continued his impressive start to the season vs Japan

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Ronald Araujo has been something of a surprise package at Liverpool this season after arriving on loan from Barcelona.The centre-back has helped shore up the Reds’ defence after moving to right-back, contributing impressively as Andoni Iraola’s team have kept three Premier League clean sheets in succession.With his confidence high, Araujo travelled to link-up with the Uruguay national team for the September fixtures, with their first match coming on Thursday morning against Japan. And after playing more than an hour in a 3-1 defeat, the national press appear pleased with the Liverpool man’s display.

After Kylian Mbappe revealed he almost joined Liverpool, which 'nearly' signing is the one you wish the Reds got done? 🤔 Photo by Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Araujo does well on first Uruguay appearance since joining LiverpoolWhen he returns from national team duty, Araujo will almost certainly remain in Iraola’s starting XI, as long as he is fit.His performances have been virtually faultless, and his ratings in both El Pais and El Observador appear to suggest that this has continued onto the international stage.“During the first half, he provided solidity and had a good defensive performance in his duel with Daizen Maeda just past the half-hour mark,” the first paper notes, handing him a six out of 10.READ MORE: Why Andoni Iraola deserves far more credit for his unbeaten start with Liverpool“He improved in the second half, even contributing to the attacking aerial play. He displayed good physical effort and was substituted in the 67th minute by captain Jose Maria Gimenez.

Uruguay felt his absence on the field, especially in the last 10 minutes where there was offensive disarray that contributed to Japan’s goals.”Japan scored twice in injury time to win the game, with Araujo already off the pitch, and El Observador were also happy with what he showed in his hour-and-a-bit at the heart of Diego Forlan’s defence.“He was attentive in his marking, imposing his physicality in one-on-one situations,” they note.That will sound familiar to Liverpool supporters who are getting used to Araujo’s aggressive, no-nonsense defending. Uruguay’s next game comes at noon on Monday, as they stay in Asia to face South Korea, before they travel to India for another friendly on Tuesday, October 6th.