Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has held a heart-to-heart with Philippe Coutinho in recent days.
Don Balon says Pique pulled Coutinho aside and let him know it was time to "step up". Barca's senior players see the Brazilian as the man to replace captain Andres Iniesta in their midfield next season.
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