Foreign media blasted Zegrova was expelled from the Kosovo national team player social media denied the rumors（YAJING )

Eton Zegalova, who initially played in the UEFA Nations League with Kosovo, was officially expelled from the team for "violating national team regulations". There were reports he was in the club, but the Lille striker denied the information on social media.

Zegalova was the undisputed main force in Lille and should have been Kosovo's top attacking ace in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. But the training camp turned into a nightmare for the 25-year-old forward. Despite playing against Romania on Friday (a 3-0 loss), the Lille player will not play against Cyprus on Monday.

"By the decision of the head coach and the Football Association, three players - Aljanet Muric, Ayton Zegrova and Florente Muslija - have left the national team for training," the Kosovo Football Association announced.

Following the announcement, Kosovo TV reported rumours that the players had been spotted at nightclubs. However, Zegalois, who used to play for Basel, denied the rumors in a post on social media: "Hello everyone, fake news! I will prove myself on the pitch. Goodbye."

With a number of players returning to their clubs through injury during the international break, Zegalois's early return is almost welcome news for Lille. Lille have just had a very busy August, including the Champions League play-offs and the restart of Ligue 1. The Kosovars did not play in the first two matches of Ligue 1.