DBasia.news – Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has a great expectation for young player Ruqui Puig. Valverde promised will give the chance for Puig if he performs well with Barcelona B.
Puig stole the attention with Barcelona throughout the 2018-2019 preseason. The young player often performed impressively under Ernesto Valverde.
Puig’s excellent performance made him called the new Lionel Messi. Moreover, Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez asked for his opportunity.
However, Puig’s chance to play in the Barcelona main squad is small. Ernesto Valverde has the players like Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic, and Sergi Busquets in the midfield.
Ruqui Puig
However, Puig still has the chance. Ernesto Valverde promised won’t forget about him though Puig is playing in the Barcelona B.
“The plans with Riqui Puig are the same as before. We are very satisfied with how he is doing. He will remain with Barça B,” Ernesto Valverde said quoted by Sport.
“But we’ll call on him to help us throughout the season. He’s performed very well during the preseason and his immediate future looks really good.”
“Riqui will stay with the B side for now and, if he continues on the same path and shows that he deserves it, he’ll have an opportunity with us,” Valverde added.
Riqui Puig has the similar style to his senior, Lionel Messi. Besides, both are the alumni of Barcelona football academy, La Masia.