Serge Aurier was left out of Tottenham Hotspur's squad to face Brighton & Hove Albion after a reported bust-up with Jose Mourinho against Liverpool.
The Spurs right-back was substituted at half time during the 3-1 defeat to the Reds in midweek and apparently left the stadium after the interval, refusing to watch his teammates in the second half.
It's been widely reported that Aurier was involved in heated exchanges during the break and that he did not remain at the ground for the second half.
The Telegraph claimed: "Kane was forced off with injuries to both of his ankles at the break, while Aurier did not reappear for the restart after being replaced by Harry Winks.
"It is understood the right-back left the ground in a move that will no doubt have angered head coach Jose Mourinho, who was forced to answer questions on whether or not there had been a half time fall-out."
While the Mail reported: "Tottenham players were involved in a fiery half-time inquest during the loss to Liverpool on Thursday night in scenes that resulted in Serge Aurier storming out of the stadium at half-time.
"There was fury at the poor defensive errors that led to Roberto Firmino's opener just before the break which sparked angry exchanges between players.
"Jose Mourinho took the decision to substitute Aurier at half-time a decision which infuriated the defender, who promptly left the stadium."
Things went from bad to worse for Spurs after the Liverpool loss, as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat away to Brighton last night.
Speaking after the game, Mourinho addressed the Aurier situation when he was asked in his press conference:
You left Serge Aurier out - was that in relation to his reaction at being substituted on Thursday?
"It’s a technical decision, and I’m happy with the decision because Moussa played very well."
It was your decision though?
[Silence]
Moussa Sissoko was used as a right-wing-back ahead of Matt Doherty, on the bench, whilst Aurier was nowhere to be seen.
