Spanish defender Gerard Pique will not be a starting player this season at Barcelona according to Spanish outlet Diario Sport.
Xavi believes the player is not in the best physical shape and in effect considers Araujo as the head of the defense together with Kounde & Christensen.
Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde, who joined the club from Chelsea and Sevilla respectively earlier this summer will given the starting role.
The development is more bad news for Pique who is also going through a separation with his long-term partner Shakira after allegedly cheating on the pop-star.
The Spanish Laliga is set to commenced on August, 12.
By: Gbordzor Promise