Following a training ground bust-up with Morgan Amalfitano, West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has revealed the reason he has to take disciplinary action against the French midfielder.
Reports emerged on Wednesday, claiming Bilic had ordered Amalfitano to stay away from the first team training ground and instead train with the Under-21’s following a training ground bust-up.
Bilic in his weekly column for Standard Sport confirmed that the Frenchman had been disciplined for a ‘breach of rules’.
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“The news is out that I have disciplined one of my players – Morgan Amalfitano – for a breach of rules,” said Bilic.
“I would just say that my first and foremost job is to protect the whole team – myself, the staff and players.”
“If I see anything or anyone threatening to harm the atmosphere and transgress those rules, then it has to be stopped. I haven’t changed much – Sam Allardyce had some great rules and I am sure they haven’t changed for a long time.
“They are basic rules and if they are under threat, then I have to step in. I have to protect the team.”
This confirms the recent news, and clearly shows that Bilic will not stand for any disciplinary issues, and is eager to show his authority as an example to the rest of the squad.
Amalfitano could still leave the club this summer, as Aston Villa, QPR, Hull, West Brom and Saint-Etienne are all interested in moves for the player.
