Riqui Puig trains with Barça B despite suffering horror challenge at weekend

Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig was able to train as normal on Monday just two days after being on the end of a crunching challenge against Llagostera while playing for the B team. 

The youngster had to be taken off on a stretcher as Barça B drew 1-1. The initial fear was that he was set for a long spell on the sidelines, but the reality has been much better than expected. 

Tests revealed that he only suffered bruising to his right leg and he was able to train with his teammates at the Ciutat Esportiva on Monday morning. 

However, there is now an internal debate at the club about how to handle Puig's future. There are three options: remain in the third division with the B team, go on loan in January or be promoted to the first team.