Rumours have emerged that Sofiane Boufal has fallen out with Mark Hughes, Redandwhitesupporter looks at the situation.
Southampton manager Mark Hughes has reportedly stamped his authority on the squad, by freezing Moroccan star Sofiane Boufal after the player refused the instructions of his manager.
The playmaker is said to have refused to warm-up during last week's home Premier League game 3-2 loss to Chelsea, angering the Welshman and if the reports are accurate showing the kind attitude not wanted in the dressing room during these difficult times for the squad.
Boufal has been absent from the 18 man squad for the last two matches, including Sunday's FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea, which has raised some eyebrows.
Today's reports state that the Moroccan has been banished as a result of his actions 10 days ago, although Hughes claims the player is 'ill' in his pre match press conference last week.
Showing the fire some Saints fans were after when his appointment at the club was confirmed, Hughes is alleged to have thrown a water bottle across the St Mary's dressing room when giving the £16m signing a dressing down, leaving his future on the south coast in serious doubt.
So it would appear the end of Sofiane Boufal's time on the South Coast is neigh, although it is a shame we have only caught glimpses of the talent he clearly has in his locker.