Aston Vila boss Paul Lambert is furious with Christian Benteke's Belgium call-up.
Benteke is still thought to be weeks away from fitness following a recent hip injury suffered against Norwich.
However, Belgium boss Marc Wilmots has selected the big striker for his side's World Cup qualifiers against Croatia on October 11 and Wales on October 15 as his side seek the point they need to secure their spot next summer.
"It is up to Marc what he does," said Lambert. "My stance has not changed since last week - he's not playing for us (at the moment). But I trust Christian to make the right decision for himself as a footballer and a human being.
"He's a great kid. I know he wants to get back training as quick as he can.
"Christian has to go. He is obliged to go by the ruling. I have spoken to Christian, we are obliged to let him go. If you don't let them go and they end up playing for us on Saturday and missing the Belgium game then they can end up invoking the rule on us and prevent him from playing for us.
"I think the rule is a mockery. It fits some things and not others. It comes back and bites you.
"You (as the club) are at a disadvantage to a certain extent, you're hoping common sense prevails."
