An insight into the status of on-loan Barcelona star Clément Lenglet for the Blaugrana’s upcoming meeting with Atlético Madrid has on Sunday been provided.
Defender Lenglet of course sealed a fresh departure from Catalunya’s capital this past summer.
Deemed surplus to requirements by Hansi Flick and co, the Frenchman went on to pen terms with the aforementioned Atlético, on loan for the duration of the campaign.
And, in the time since, Lenglet has gone on to rebuild his reputation in impressive fashion.
After a shaky start to life in Spain’s capital, hampered by fitness problems, recent weeks have seen the 29-year-old establish himself as an important figure in Diego Simeone’s backline.
All told, Lenglet has been afforded 12 starts across all competitions, chipping in with a pair of goals along the way.
And this run of appearances on the part of the one-time Sevilla man is expected to continue next weekend, against his parent club.
As per a report from **[Diario Sport](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/clausula-miedo-jugar-lenglet-barca-112638130)**:
‘The truth is that Lenglet will be available for Diego Simeone, as neither Barcelona nor Atlético added any mention of a fear clause in the loan contract that was made official at the end of the last transfer window.’
Conor Laird – GSFN