Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman praised Riqui Puig after a goalscoring performance in victory at Elche.

Koeman reportedly accused Puig of being a dressing room mole in preseason and appeared determined to bomb out the midfielder this month.

But after Sunday's win, the coach said: "Of course I like that he doesn't give up. This is how all players who do not get minutes should be.

"Let them enjoy the moment the coach gives them minutes and shows them that they can have a future.

"It is not a problem for me. He scored and punished the opposing team. Despite the few minutes, he was important in the game."