Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu has urged Barcelona not to rush the progress of Riqui Puig.

The teenage midfielder made his debut in the Copa del Rey last week and is already being likened to Barca greats.

Former Barca starlet Deulofeu warned: "Look at Riqui Puig. The whole media says, 'He is this and that'. But you have to be careful because he is so young.

"It's difficult because in Barcelona, you always have eyes on you. Everyone talks. On one side it's good, but afterwards it's bad because people think you are (Leo) Messi or a player with a lot of experience. You have to be careful and go there step by step."