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Frings attacks Arnautovic

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ByEurosport

Updated 05/08/2010 at 15:00 GMT

Werder Bremen captain Torsten Frings has launched a public attack on new team-mate Marko Arnautovic, accusing the Austria forward of behaving "arrogantly".

FOOTBALL Werder Bremen forward Marko Arnautovic

Image credit: Imago

"He has his own way of doing things, which is particularly unwelcome at Bremen," Frings told Kicker magazine.
"He argues too much, often says no and must find a balance that does not come across so arrogantly."
It is believed Frings was referring to an alleged incident during Bremen’s training camp in Steiermark.
Arnautovic was reported to have criticised a decision made by coach Thomas Schaaf, kicking the ball away and refusing to do push-ups given as punishment for his loss of temper.
The 21-year-old eventually agreed to run around the training ground instead, leading to fears that his stay following a £5 million move from FC Twente may be a turbulent one.
"I’m sure he wants to be accepted," Frings, 33, added.
"We’ll see how it passes."
Arnautovic scored 12 goals in 28 Eredivisie matches for Twente in the 2008-09 season before joining Internazionale on loan last season, where he failed to settle and only made three Serie A appearances.
His first of five senior caps for Austria came in 2008, but a combination of injury and lack of playing time have seen his international career stall.
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