Brighton manager Graham Potter referred to 'an incident' in discussing Neal Maupay's surprise absence against Tottenham after he was axed following concerns over his inflated ego.
French striker Maupay missed Sunday's 2-1 Premier League defeat for what Potter initially described as tactical reasons, but Sportsmail understands the decision was taken with a view to showing Maupay that no one player is more important than the team.
Reports subsequently emerged claiming the 24-year-old had been involved in a heated incident with a colleague and of concerns about the player's attitude.