The sporting director Clemens Fritz revealed that the 29-year-old player, Naby Keita, refused to travel with the team upon being informed that he would be starting from the bench. Keita denied these allegations and emphasized that he would not let anyone tarnish his professional image.
He expressed his commitment to Werder Bremen and its supporters through an Instagram post, highlighting his dedication to the club and his teammates. In response to this situation, Werder Bremen issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon, announcing Keita’s suspension for the remainder of the season and imposing a significant fine.
Consequently, Keita will not train with the team or be part of the first-team dressing room. The team suffered a 5-0 loss to Leverkusen, leading to the latter securing the title.
With five games remaining, Werder Bremen’s upcoming match is against Stuttgart at home on Sunday. Keita had joined Bremen from Liverpool last year after facing a challenging five-year period at Anfield marked by injuries.
There is a question about whether Keita’s return to the Premier League would be desirable.
