Marcelo Zalayata has apologised to Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni for missing training on Tuesday.

The 30-year-old Uruguayan worried his teammates by not turning up and Donadoni apparently said: "He will not play for me again."

This afternoon, Zalayeta reportedly got in touch with Napoli director of sport Pierpaolo Marino to say that it will not happen again.

He has since called Donadoni to apologise for his actions and insists he will return to training today.