According to the latest reports in the local media, Hearts of Oak head coach Slavko Matic and captain Mohammed Alhassan had a serious misunderstanding prior to their last league game last week.
The Serbian gaffer was just appointed few weeks ago and grinded the 'Phobians' first season win last Saturday against Bibiani Goldstars.
Speculations has it that, the experience tactician believes the Black Galaxies defender doesn't have respect for the technical team, main reason he excluded him from the squad to face Miners.
His action got Mohammed Alhassan petrified and packed out from the team's camp, per reports from Kumasi-based Abusua FM.
However, the stalwart center-back returned to the team's training and has been with them throughout the week but has once again been taken out of the 'Phobians' squad to face Kotoku Royals this weekend.
The game is scheduled for 1500GMT at the Theatre of Dreams Park in Dawu.