Al Ahly head coach, Jose Riveiro has threatened to freeze out Morocco forward Achraf Bencharki in the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup.
The Egyptian side kicked off their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Inter Miami.
The 12-time CAF Champions League winners had a good opportunity to win the game, but their new signing, Mahmoud Trezeguet, missed a first-half penalty.
However, it has been revealed that Trezeguet disobeyed instructions by taking the spot-kick, despite Wessam Abou Ali being the designated penalty-taker.
Trezeguet is said to have been fined $9,791.89 for his actions, with the fine reportedly standing even if he had successfully converted the penalty.
That is not the only issue to have rocked the Al Ahly dressing room, with a new report now claiming that Riveiro had some stern words with another player after the Inter Miami match.
According to Egyptian newspaper Al-Dustour, Riveiro has warned Bencharki that he will be excluded from the squad if he continues to display untoward behaviour.
Bencharki is said to have voiced his frustration over not being included in Riveiro’s starting XI for the game against Inter Miami.
The player reportedly showed visible signs of anger prior to the match, prompting Riveiro to refuse to bring him on as a substitute.
The report claims Riveiro is intent on enforcing discipline within the team, with Bencharki warned that any further display of discontent will be severely punished.
Meanwhile, Al Ahly will face Palmeiras on Thursday at the MetLife Stadium with kick off scheduled at 16:00 GMT.
