Lenglet trains as Barça defender steps up recovery from calf injury

Lenglet trains as Barça defender steps up recovery from calf injury

Clement Lenglet no estuvo nada afortunado en la jugada del gol de Moldavia ante Francia / | SPORT.es

The centre-back will be needed against Borussia Dortmund with Pique suspended

Clement Lenglet completed Monday's training session without any problems as Barcelona began to prepare for Wednesday's Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund. 

It's good news for Barça coach Ernesto Valverde, who already has a number of issues to deal with in defence due to injuries and suspensions. 

Lenglet was a last minute absentee from Saturday's win over Leganes. A calf problem forced him to withdraw from the squad, with Samuel Umtiti taking his place alongside Gerard Pique. 

However, Pique's suspended for the Dortmund game, meaning Valverde will need Lenglet to partner Umtiti. 

Full-backs Nelson Semedo and Jordi Alba are both injured, but Sergi Roberto is available for selection again after missing the game at Leganes suspended. 

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