Pique has been playing through the pain barrier after sustaining a knee injury in the derby draw against Espanyol earlier this month.
The 31-year-old was expected to spend time on the sidelines but has since started four of Barcelona‘s last five games.
Pique was named in Ernesto Valverde’s team for Saturday’s 6-1 romp against Catalan rivals Girona.
Spanish publication Diario Gol claim he was desperate to play in the derby clash.
Pique was eventually replaced by Thomas Vermaelen in the 64th minute but his injury is causing concern.
He is reportedly now set for an extended break to allow his knee to fully recover.
And, according to Diario Gol, pop star Shakira led the calls for him to take a breather.
It is claimed Shakira’s demand is not entirely related to football, however.
The singer is reportedly set to start preparations for her El Dorado world tour and does not want Pique laid up with an injury while he looks after their children, Milan and Sasha.
Pique is expected to miss Thursday’s La Liga clash at Las Palmas and is a doubt for following fixtures against Atletico Madrid and Malaga.
He is expected to be fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League on March 14.