France football club,ย Olympique Lyonnais, has dropped Nigerian footballer,ย Gift Orban,ย from the first-team squad for refusing to train withย teammates who have not been playing regularly for the club.
Orban and Ivorian football star, Wilfried Zaha,ย were suspended by theย clubย over theirย misconduct at the club’s training ground during the international break.
Lyon’s technical director, Pierre Sage, confirmed suspension of both footballers to newsmen yesterday.
As gathered, the decision was made after both players turned down instructions from the team’s manager to train with teammates who have not been playing regularly for the club.
It was learnt that the team left at the club includes players who didn’t feature in Lyon’s UEFA Europa League match against Scottish side, Rangers.ย
This decision reflects the clubโs strict stance on discipline, as both Orban and Zahaโs actions were seen as undermining the teamโs unity and work ethic.
Orban, who was expected to make a significant impact after his move from Gent, will now face an uphill battle to regain his place in the first team.
His manager has expressed disappointment, but Orban will need to prove his commitment going forward.
