Copa del Rey Dembele replaces him
Riqui Puig started a match for the first tooth this season Cornella, but only lasted 45 minutes and picked up a reservation on the way.
The midfielder was shown through the outside door Ronaldo Koeman in the summer, but he remained to fight for his place.
Despite public disagreements with the head coach, Puig played in every competition for Barcelona this season, but never from the start and never for more than half an hour.
While he looks alive, the 21-year-old’s lack of match sharpness may have shown up especially in the early stages.
However, Puig does not seem to be suffering physically Koeman‘s decision to replace him with Ousmane Dembele rest time was a tactical switch.
It may also indicate that the youngster will have to wait a while longer for his next big event.