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Riqui Puig says Quique Setien told him to be daring and press high against Granada

Riqui Puig said he was happy to make his first appearance of the season for Barcelona on Sunday and revealed what Quique Setien told him before he came on against Granada.

The 20-year-old replaced Ivan Rakitic after 71 minutes and produced a lively showing for the Catalan giants who went on to win the game 1-0.

Puig played a role in Lionel Messi’s winner and said that Setien had told him to be brave and press Granada high up the pitch.

“I was always happy, especially if I played football.