Riqui Puig heading to the Supercopa with Barcelona Barcelona Valverde will take him to Jeddah

Ernesto Valverde will call Riqui Puig to join the Barcelona squad in Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa de Espana.

The youngster hasn't had many opportunities this season despite the hype that has surrounded him since emerging at the Camp Nou, but he may well have more chances in Jeddah.

He won't be the only young talent on the plane either with Arnau Tenas also set for the trip due to Marc-Andre ter Stegen's absence.

Ronald Araujo and Alex Collado are also likely to make the trip as well.

There will be a lot of attention on Riqui Puig though, given the uncertainty surrounding his place at the club.

Patrick Kluivert has already expressed his support for the idea of him leaving on loan this winter, while others are keen for him to continue his development at the club, hoping that Valverde will afford him some minutes between now and the end of the season.

The player himself has also stated his preference for staying put.

Despite being part of the squad and even with Arthur Melo injured, Riqui Puig won't find it easy to break into the starting XI with Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Frenkie de Jong and Sergi Roberto all travelling.

He's impressed for Barcelona B this season, scoring twice and assisting three goals in 17 appearances, but he hasn't yet featured in a matchday squad.

Valverde took him to Milan for the game against Inter, but he was left to watch on from the stands.