Barcelona’s Arturo Vidal “lacked respect” for his team-mates by complaining on social media about his lack of game time, says the club’s sporting director Pep Segura.
Chilean international Vidal has started only two matches for the La Liga giants since his summer transfer to the Nou Camp from Bayern Munich.
The former Juventus midfielder competing with Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic and Brazilian trio Philippe Coutinho, Arthur and Rafinha for places in Barcelona’s midfield.
He recently took his frustration out by posting on his Instagram account displaying angry or frustrated emojis.
Segura, speaking to the Catalan daily Sport , said: “A professional has to show respect for his team-mates, for the dressing room and for the coach even if the decisions that are taken are not always the ones he expects.
“Vidal knows he’s made a mistake and that he’s lacked respect for his teammates. I’m sure he will make amends.”
Coach Ernesto Valverde has chosen to start Arthur in recent games, with Vidal not playing at all in Barca’s 1-1 draw at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday and appearing for just three minutes against Tottenham in the Champions League.
Vidal’s frustrations were obvious when he spoke to reporters on Tuesday after joining the Chilean national team.
“I am somebody who has always fought, been at the best teams in the world, won everything and who wants to continue winning at Barcelona,” Vidal said, according to Diario Sport.
“I am fine physically and happy. In the past few games I have been a bit annoyed but that is how it is, we will keep battling. There are a lot of important games ahead and we will see.”
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