Naby Keïta suspended for dissent by Werder Bremen until end of season

Werder Bremen have suspended midfielder Naby Keïta, until the end of the season, plus fine for “poor” bad behaviour.

The club cited Keïta’s behaviour as a breach of team values, while emphasizing the need for unity during a crucial times.

Keita skipped the trip to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend after learning he wouldn’t start the game they lost heavily against in form Leverkusen side.

Meanwhile, Werder Bremen’s head of professional football, Clemens Fritz, has condemned the midfielder’s actions.

Fritz noted the importance of prioritizing the team’s interests over individual preferences, especially during challenging times.

“As a club, we won’t tolerate Naby’s behaviour. He let his team down in a time of difficulty surrounding our recent run of form and squad availability and put his own interests above those of the team.

“We can’t allow that. At this stage of the season, we need full focus on the remaining games and a team who stick together. That’s why we’ve been left with no alternative,” he said.

The suspension includes Keïta’s exclusion from team training and the first-team dressing room.