The arrival of Quique Setién at Barcelona was a breath of fresh air for a Riqui Puig who Ernesto Valverde had ostracised.
He came to Barcelona and counted directly on the youngster, who was also decisive in the narrow victory against Granada, as he won the ball that led to the only goal of the game.
The Barca manager's confidence was high and Riqui Puig started against Ibiza in the cup, a disappointing match.
Perhaps because of that, the young midfielder, who was also harmed by Arthur's recovery, didn't play at the Mestalla nor in the goal-fest against Leganés.
The sudden departure of the footballer from Setién's teams has given rise to all kinds of speculation at Barcelona. To a tense atmosphere regarding his role in the squad to possible anger from Leo Messi.
Either way, Riqui Puig will be back against Levante, a match in which Arturo Vidal will not be able to play and in which he could play an important role again. Time will tell if these two absences have been a little bump or more.