Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has warned Samuel Umtiti he needs to fight back if he wants to play again.

Since injury, Clement Lenglet has established himself ahead of his fellow Frenchman, who is being linked with Arsenal.

Valverde said, "I take the problem in this direction: he has been inactive for a long time and the defence has evolved to a great level.

"He was injured for a long time and must work to get his place, but I see he wants to get there."

Gunners boss Unai Emery admitted his admiration for Umtiti earlier this week.