Bayern Munich became the centre of controversy on Wednesday after photos on social media emerged of Jerome Boateng slapping Leon Goretzka in the face during training.
The 2014 World Cup winner became incensed after Goretzka mistimed a challenge during a small-sided game, which led to Boateng swinging out at his team-mate.
According to German publication BILD, Goretzka was originally angry after arguing with Thomas Muller over a penalty decision – with the former dismissively gesturing back to the veteran.
Boateng was quick to defend Muller and then just ten minutes later during a training game, Goretzka went in studs up on the German defender.
Boateng did not take the tackle well and reacted by hitting Goretzka square in the face with an open hand.
The report claims that Robert Lewandowski was quick to jump in and intervene while manager Hans Flick also calmed the pair down before talking to the Bayern centre back.
However just moments after the pictures emerged of the training ground bust-up, Goretzka was rapid to play it down by posting a picture of him smiling alongside Boateng while mimicking his team-mates punch.
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