Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc was left furious with one of his African stars after the player's foul-mouthed tirade aimed at his boss and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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Ivory Coast international Serge Aurier was suspended by PSG on Sunday after a video clip, in which the 24-year-old can be seen making homophobic slurs directed at Blanc and a number of his teammates, appeared on social media.
His manager has now revealed he was extremely disappointed with the Ivorian's actions.
"I took it very badly," Blanc said at a press conference ahead of PSG's UEFA Champions League match against Chelsea on Tuesday night.
"One can think certain things and have opinions. We are in a democratic country but two years ago I made an effort to bring this boy to Paris. I find it pitiful.
"We are here to prepare for Chelsea but he has penalised himself.
"He should be preparing for a last 16 Champions League tie. That would be better for him than being stuck at home not knowing what to do.
"The club has taken decisions. You will find out if they take any more decisions, but if he has a problem with me, I will not use the media to clear up my problem. I will deal with him directly."
Aurier has since apologised for the insults, but Blanc feels younger players need to avoid getting themselves into situations like this in the first place.
"Lots of people in this new generation spend their time apologising," he added.
"Rather than do that, they should think more before they do anything."
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Despite the apparent discord off the pitch, Les Parisiens are 24 points clear at the top of Ligue 1, and are on an unbeaten run of 23 games in all competitions.
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