Barcelona are said to be concerned as Aston Villa loanee, Clement Lenglet still is yet to make his Premier League debut.
Clement Lenglet signed for Aston Villa over the summer as loan cover following Tyrone Mings’ injury against Newcastle.
So far this season, Unai Emery has only utilized the Frenchman in the Europa Conference League.
In three games in Europe, the defender has featured in two wins. He has collected a clean sheet in just one of those.
Although his performances have been positive in a limited time, his Premier League Villa debut still illudes him.
What has been said about Clement Lenglet?
It has been reported that Barcelona are monitoring the situation due to the lack of minutes the defender is receiving.
As said by Sport: “If he doesn’t play it will be unfeasible to place him in the next summer market. At the moment no one has talked about cutting this loan.
“If this continues like this in January there could be talk.”
It has been down to the excellence of Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa so far this season that Lenglet hasn’t had a chance.
Even Diego Carlos, who cost upwards of £25m a year ago, can’t get a game such is the form of the backline right now.
There aren’t many Villa fans who have anything bad to say about the Barca loanee. There hasn’t been any reason for him to start.
With games against AZ Alkmaar and Legia Warsaw coming up, there will be chances for Lenglet to show his class.
Following the defeat to Nottingham Forest, Emery may find that it is easier to rotate his starting 11 more often.
With that being said, the two centre-backs right now are two of Villa’s best players and won’t be dropped any time soon.
Barcelona’s concern over his minutes is only likely to continue moving forward.
