Xavi is delighted with Riqui Puig
The midfielder has barely featured but is working extremely hard in training
That Riqui Puig is barely playing is obvious. The midfielder is waiting for his chance and has been since Ernesto Valverde’s era. He debuted at 19 years old and showed his talent was worth the praise. The future was his.
He played in half of games under Quique Setien but the ostracism started under Koeman. The Dutchman never liked him. Xavi’s arrival seemed a breath of fresh air for him, but Pedri, Gavi and Nico have stepped forward and taken the slots. It’s a club where you can be crowned in two days and buried even quicker. The best option is to stay calm and keep working. That’s what Riqui is doing.
In that sense, Xavi likes him a lot. He understands that he gives everything in training sessions and Xavi has encouraged him to keep going. The player has been coming to the voluntary sessions. Xavi has explained the competition in midfield is ferocious, but he counts on him and does not want him to give up. Patience.
