"Setien recalled confronting Pique directly before the match after being shown the video, asking him, 'What is this? Are you aware that we only have two centre-backs today, and if something had happened to you, a teammate would have had to play out of position?'"
"After the final whistle, when journalists asked Setien about the incident, Pique's response was relaxed. 'Say whatever you want, it's fine,' he told Setien."
"Setien implied that Pique lacked maturity at times, stating, 'There are things that didn't sit right with me. Mainly because you are responsible for many things - if another footballer does the same, what do you do?'"
"Setien made it clear that the act was out of hand, adding that a lot of managers usually tend to look the other eye, in the face of such incidents."
Gerard Pique's arrival at Spotify Camp Nou on a bicycle coincided with Espanyol's relegation, causing outrage among their supporters. Former Barcelona coach Quique Setien confronted Pique about the incident, expressing concern over team safety due to limited center-backs. Despite his worries, Setien noted Pique's relaxed attitude during the press conference and acknowledged their reasonable relationship. Setien criticized the lack of maturity in Pique's actions, emphasizing the potential consequences if such behavior became a trend among players.
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