Memphis Depay was given a public dressing down by Lyon coach Bruno Genesio at the weekend, despite coming off the bench to score the winner against Angers.
The Manchester United flop has earned a reputation as a show-man, but he was pulled down a peg or two following the club's Ligue 1 victory on Saturday.
After the game, Depay hit out at the manager in the media, and RMC Sport report that Genesio got his own back in front of the entire squad.
After his match-winning performance off the bench, Depay said: 'I'm sick of hearing every time that I changed the match, I still don't feel like a respected player.
'I get the job done every time, I'm mentally strong. I have to accept the coach's decisions. I'm a little disappointed, I think I deserve more respect. I deserve better than that and I should play every game.'
The public comments did not sit well with Genesio, who proceeded to give Depay a dressing-down in front of the rest of the squad.
As reported by RMC Sport, he said: 'I want to apologise to Memphis. I apologise for any time you were late for the training, and I apologise for you wearing shoes from the sponsor instead of the club, knowing that it is forbidden.
'I apologise for your inadequate warm-up in Angers, that you were too late and your lack of commitment. Memphis, to have a good career, you will have to be humble.'
It is not the first time that Depay's decisions have been publicly questioned. In a recent interview with The Times, England legend Wayne Rooney recounted a story from the pair's time at Manchester United.
Depay had recently been dropped, and Rooney explains what happened when he tried to give the Dutch winger some advice.
'I said, "Look, it's a bit difficult [for you]. Just don't come in with all your fancy stuff",' he said.
'And he turned up for the reserve game in his Rolls-Royce, wearing a leather jacket and a cowboy hat. And I just thought, "What's the point?"'
Charlescolin
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You can wear your designer stuff but you need to respect the coach and be on time
Codilra
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Truth hurts but take it on board and work harder to become better and better...
proverbs
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He was playing well.. his arrogance has no bounds.
Annant
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And some here we asking whether he should get him back.
nacai
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Apparently he also criticized his teammates for not being able to defend well against Hoffenheim. Not really a good idea to do that when you're not the captain or the coach.
Marching
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The least you can do is attend training on time!
wengero
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but if we're talking tatts, there's no doubting his dedication
Vincenter
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Quick to forget how average he was at Manchester United.
Johnnytut
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Genesio isn't the caliber of coach Lyon needs but it seems like he is respected by most of the players and staff, good on him for calling Memphis out. Depay needs to take his head out of his ass. Yeah he's good for Lyon but not always consistent and given his track record ge needs some humbling if he wants to go to a top club.
Ledontow
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Great day when he was sold to Lyon.
Hymanhugo
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ouch...Lets see which team bigger than Lyon will pick him up as a starter
nacai
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Needs a senior member of the squad to give him a good hiding. If he'd been at United alongside Roy Keane he would have been more than happy to do just that.
faxing
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Another Ballotelli, all the talent in the world coupled with a bad attitude. Shame on him
FCBrobben
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Great response by the manager.
heredity
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Always an attitude/commitment issue from these "type" of players.. The Pogbas, Neymars, Lukakus...
Romeojin
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The problem of him is that he thinks he is wise but that he is not. Having said that, I rather see someone complain about not playing when he performs than to complain when he does not, like Sanchez. Utd could've used the current Depay much more than him atm and would have saved enough money to buy a really good defender. I am happy with Depay currently in Oranje, he is currently much more lethal than for instance Kane. And he is not even a true striker type.
pooped
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Such players should turn to fashion. They are not hungry enough to prove they are the best in the world. This is why Ronaldo and Messi are a class apart from many because of their obssesion with being the best and breaking records.
pompoe
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He is just another rich childish player who plays only when he is in the mood, kinda like Pogba. Glad he is gone. Lyon do u want Pogba too ?
secretary
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Never buy Utd flops. If they can't succeed when it's handed on a plate how good are they?