West Ham United's Algerian international Said Benrahma has been dramatically banned from the club's training ground following an incident involving his pet dog, according to exclusive reports emerging from the London Stadium.
The 28-year-old winger, who joined the Hammers in a £25 million deal from Brentford, has been told to stay away from Rush Green training facility after his canine companion allegedly caused significant disruption during first-team preparations.
Training Ground Turmoil
Insiders reveal that Benrahma's dog escaped from its designated area and ran amok across the training pitches, interrupting a crucial session led by manager David Moyes. The unexpected canine invasion forced coaching staff to halt proceedings while the animal was retrieved, causing substantial disruption to the squad's preparations for upcoming Premier League fixtures.
"It was complete chaos," revealed a club source. "The dog got loose right in the middle of a tactical drill and players had to scatter. The manager was absolutely furious - this isn't the first time there have been issues with pets at the training ground."
Manager's Zero Tolerance Policy
David Moyes has implemented a strict no-pets policy at the training facility following previous incidents, making Benrahma's situation particularly problematic. The Scottish manager is understood to have lost patience with what he perceives as unprofessional behaviour affecting team discipline.
This isn't the first friction between Benrahma and Moyes, with the talented attacker often finding himself in and out of the starting lineup despite showing flashes of his creative brilliance. The recent incident has only heightened tensions between player and manager.
Transfer Speculation Intensifies
The training ground ban comes at a particularly sensitive time for the Algerian, with the January transfer window just weeks away. Several French clubs, including Lyon and Marseille, have previously expressed interest in the winger, and this latest development could accelerate his departure from the London Stadium.
Benrahma's representatives are reportedly exploring options ahead of the winter window, with the player seeking more consistent first-team football ahead of international commitments with Algeria.
West Ham officials have declined to comment on what they describe as an "internal matter," but sources confirm the situation remains unresolved as the club prepares for a busy festive fixture schedule.
