By Martin Walker

Dominik Werling has told Mark Cooper he wants to return to Germany.

The defender reckons he wants to leave the club to go back to his homeland due to his mother suffering an illness.

Cooper said: "Dom has told me he's not happy and wants to go, it's disappointing as he's a good player.

"But he's under contract with us so we're not letting him go for nothing. If he wants to go to another club in Germany, or any other club, then most managers have got my number or can get it and they're free to make an offer."

Cooper told the media earlier this week of a slight fall-out with Werling during training.

"I was making sure Dom knows what I expect of my full-backs," explained the Darlo boss.

"With me I'm pretty straight. If they do what is asked of them then fine, no problem. If they give me everything they've got they won't have a problem with me.

"I think that is the way it has got to be. When you play football whether it's the proverbial jumpers for goalposts you have to be 100% at it or there is no point in playing."