Hajduk captain Livaja sent home from training camp after disciplinary breach

Hajduk Split's captain, Marko Livaja, has been sent home from the team's training camp in Bled following a disciplinary breach. The club confirmed the decision late Sunday, stating Livaja violated club rules during the preparations. Details surrounding the incident remain unofficial, but reports suggest it escalated after a team gathering.

According to Dalmatinski Portal, the situation began after players celebrated a Croatian national team victory. Eight players reportedly went out for drinks after a team-building event. Club officials became aware of this outing, which reportedly displeased sporting director Robert Graf.

The following day, coach Gonzalo Garcia imposed a penalty of extra running drills for the players involved. Livaja, however, allegedly engaged in a heated verbal argument with Garcia and Graf over this decision. The dispute was reportedly so intense that club leadership decided Livaja must leave the camp.

Hajduk issued a statement confirming Livaja's early departure, emphasizing that the decision prioritized the club's interests. "Marko is invaluable to the Club, the fans, and everyone who loves and lives Hajduk," the statement read. "This decision was made with only one interest – Hajduk first. Always and forever." The club indicated that further decisions would be communicated in due course.