Yep. I personally didn't jump to any conclusions, as I knew it would've been cleared up sooner or later, but I was 99% sure it was some weird form of encouragement by Pep.
In a way it's refreshingly cool, but I can also see another side of it, that being perhaps Pellegrino rightfully feel a little annoyed/undermined by it. At the end of the day, you're to follow your managers instructions, simple as that. I'm sure Pep wouldn't be pleased if the shoe was on the other foot, but I don't think his intent was to disrespect his opposite number. Emotions were high.