Saido Berahino is bewildered by claims he is over half-a-stone too heavy despite manager Tony Pulis confirming the striker has been placed on a special fitness plan.
West Brom boss Pulis confirmed on Friday that Berahino has been taken out of first-team contention and placed on a weight loss plan amid reports he is 8lbs overweight.
But despite Pulis' comments, Berahino is privately disputing the accusation and is said to be upset his professionalism has been called into question.
Pulis said: 'We've come to the conclusion that's the best way forward, he's bought into it (the training plan) and we'll take him out of the firing line.