Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is in line to face punishment for his refusal to take part in Werder Bremen's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen after being informed that he would not start the match.
Keita has endured a frustrating maiden campaign in German after his Anfield exit last summer. He has featured only five times in the league, totalling 106 minutes, having been plagued by injury.
The 29-year-old returned from his latest ailment in March and got two substitute appearances in Bremen's last five matches.
But ahead of their tip to runaway leaders Leverkusen, the midfielder refused to join his team-mates and is now set to face 'consequences' for his actions.