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The club said after Keita, 29, found out he would not start the match he "decided to go home instead".

"We won't tolerate Naby's behaviour," said football director Clemens Fritz.

"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.

That's why we've been left with no alternative."

The Guinea international will not train with the team or be part of the first-team dressing room as part of his punishment.

He joined Werder in June 2023 after five seasons at Liverpool.