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Starts, logs assist Lenglet logged one assist during a 2-1 loss to Newcastle United on Sunday.

Impact Lenglet was given a start to the Spurs' supposed easier game in between their previous (against Manchester United) and next (versus Sporting CP) matchup. Son Heung-Min attempted a corner kick that Lenglet headed to Harry Kane.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saudi-owned Newcastle into CL positions amid speedy rise

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OCTOBER 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Relieved late in UCL draw Lenglet had one cross (zero accurate) and three interceptions across 78 minutes in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Lenglet was solid throughout this contest and was a key contributor to the clean sheet result. That said, with Ben Davies set to return from injury, Tottenham's back line rotation gets even more crowded. Davies came on to replace Lenglet during the 78th minute to help close this one out, and fantasy managers will be wise to keep a close eye on the starting XI across the back for Spurs.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Wolves Lenglet (groin) will begin on the bench in Saturday's game versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Lenglet has shaken off an injury but the coach picked Davinson Sanchez over him to replace Cristian Romero. He logged 20 tackles, 13 interceptions and 19 interceptions in 21 La Liga matches last season.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Wolves Lenglet (groin) will be in contention against Wolverhampton on Saturday. Manager Antonio Conte told reporters, "Clement had a training session with us and he's okay, he's available...

Impact Lenglet saw just four minutes off the bench in the season opener before picking up his groin problem. With Cristian Romero (strain) facing an extended absence, Lenglet should be in contention with Davinson Sanchez for the starting XI. Even if Lenglet does get the start, his lack of offensive upside will likely prevent him from offering more than mid-range fantasy value.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lenglet will not be available versus Chelsea on Sunday due to an adductor injury. Manager Antonio Conte told reporters, "We have a little problem with Clement Lenglet, I don't thin...

Impact Based on the manager's comments, Lenglet should be available for the clash with Wolverhampton on Aug. 20 but will have to watch from the sidelines against Chelsea. Considering the defender came off the bench in the season opener, he may be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI even once available.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs for Spurs Lenglet has joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Barcelona, it was announced Friday.

Impact Lenglet moves on from Barcelona's sinking salary ship to help out his new club, which needs more reliable depth at center-back. Aside from when he played in just 21 league matches last season (seven starts), Lenglet should be able to provide that availability as he started 57 matches between 2019 and 2021. With preseason getting under way, keep an eye on how the defensive pairing shakes out between Cristian Romero, Davinson Sanchez and Lenglet unless all three play in a formation with three center-backs.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham adds Lenglet from Barca, sells Bergwijn to Ajax

Tottenham has signed Clement Lenglet on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with the defender becoming the fifth addition of the offseason at the north London club

JULY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes shot in loss Lenglet took a shot and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Villarreal. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact After three seasons in which he was more or less a starting center back when healthy for Barcelona, Lenglet moved down the depth chart in the 2021/22 campaign, keeping one clean sheet in just seven La Liga starts as Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia leaped over the 26-year-old in the pecking order.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Bilbao Lenglet (hamstring) is in Barcelona's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Lenglet has missed Barcelona's last three La Liga games since suffering a hamstring injury at the beginning of February, but he's back on the bench Sunday and could see some playing time.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Lenglet (hamstring) returned to training with Barcelona this week.

Impact Lenglet has been out since January with a hamstring injury, but he is making progress with his rehabilitation. He wasn't called up to Barcelona's squad for Thursday's Europa League clash against Napoli, but he will be aiming to be fit enough to make the team at the weekend.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamstring injury confirmed Lenglet (hamstring) picked up a hamstring injury, Barcelona confirmed Thursday.

Impact Lenglet picked up a hamstring injury and is side-lined indefinitely while he recovers. This is especially disappointing for Lenglet, who has actually be brought back into the team under new manager Xavi. The defender was poised to be an important part of the Barcelona run-in until this injury. Eric Garcia may be forced into non-stop action with Lenglet sidelined.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against Granada Lenglet conceded a yellow card in 36 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Granada.

Impact Lenglet had to come off the bench for the injured Eric Garcia and thought he had made a game-saving tackle only for Antonio Puertas to score the winner in the following corner. Depending on how long Garcia is out, Lenglet should get plenty of time in the lineup during the competition for the Super Cup in the coming week but will have to work harder for the next league matches.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Lenglet (illness) will miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey clash against Linares with a stomach issue.

Impact Lenglet tested positive for COVID-19 near the end of 2021, but the implication is that he has recovered from that only to get sick with a new stomach bug. He will be questionable for Saturday's La Liga game against Granada.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

COVID outbreaks at Madrid, Barca; Arsenal's Arteta positive

Eleven players across the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads are isolating after contracting the coronavirus ahead of the resumption of the Spanish league this weekend

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Tests positive for COVID-19 Lenglet tested positive for COVID-19 and has entered a quarantine, Barcelona announced Monday.

Impact Lenglet will miss at least a week while in isolation, which will include Sunday's clash against Mallorca. Eric Garcia and Gerard Pique would have been expected to start in central defense regardless of Lenglet's status.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Lenglet assisted a goal and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Elche. He also won four of five tackles in the match.

Impact Lenglet was back in the lineup as part of a back-three against Elche, and he set up Gavi's goal on Saturday. He could be back for Tuesday's clash against second-placed Sevilla, which have scored 26 goals in 16 La Liga matches this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers

With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Recovering from knee tendinitis Lenglet has been limited in the early season because of ongoing knee tendinitis, reports Toni Juanmarti of sport.

Impact Lenglet has started just one match this season and that came back in August, but it appears like he'll be ready for more minutes after the break. He's not a guaranteed starter, but he should see minutes given some of the early struggles for the Barcelona back line.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season debut vs. Getafe Lenglet recorded two tackles (one won) and one interception during a 2-1 win Sunday versus Getafe.

Impact Lenglet is expected to remain a primary center-back for Barcelona during the 2021-22 La Liga season. The team approached his previous knee injury cautiously before starting him in place of Eric Garcia.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench for opener Lenglet (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's opener against Sociedad.

Impact Lenglet was originally slated to miss two weeks with his knee injury and while he probably still will, he's in the squad for Sunday's opener. If he can train next week, he'll be an option to start the next contest, though he'll face competition from Eric Garcia and Gerard Pique.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Lenglet is dealing with pain in the tendon of his right knee and could miss two weeks, according to Javier Miguel of AS.

Impact Lenglet missed Sunday's friendly against Juventus and doesn't appear to be able to play for the beginning stages of the La Liga season. In his absence, Ronald Araujo could enter the lineup if Eric Garcia is also unavailable.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Griezmann isn't always judged fairly' - Barcelona and France forward backed by Lenglet to deliver on expectation | Goal.com Antoine Griezmann "isn't always judged fairly", according to Barcelona and France team-mate Clement Lenglet, but the talented frontman is being backed to live up to his billing as...

JUNE 14, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Suspension over Lenglet was suspended for the season-ending 1-0 win over Eibar.

Impact Lenglet was suspend on three different occasions during the league season, but he still kept eight clean sheets in 29 starts and earned a place in France's squad for the Euros. That should keep him in good standing for a Barcelona team in need of all the help it can get in a tumultuous time for the club.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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