Wolves' preparations for the upcoming Championship season were disrupted on Monday when training was reportedly cancelled due to a player's refusal to leave the pitch. Striker Tolu Arokodare was told by new manager Cesar Peixoto not to train with the first team, but the player allegedly stood his ground.

As a result, the club organized extra security at their Compton Park training ground to prevent the 25-year-old Nigerian striker from entering the facilities. Arokodare, who was part of the Wolves squad last season as they were relegated from the Premier League, will not be traveling with the team for a pre-season friendly against Maidenhead.

He was not initially part of the squad for the team's warm-weather training camp in Portugal last week, receiving a late call-up only after an injury to fellow forward Adam Armstrong. Arokodare joined Wolves from Genk last summer and scored three Premier League goals last campaign. He has reportedly expressed frustration over a stalled loan move to Torino, with Genoa also making an inquiry.

New manager Peixoto, who joined in June from Portuguese club Gil Vicente, has stated his intention to implement a demanding coaching style. In his first interview, Peixoto emphasized his desire for a team that is organized, intense, aggressive, and plays with quality and an offensive mindset. He aims to build a strong environment with clear expectations for players.

The incident also brings attention to new FIFA rules introduced in June that prohibit demoting players or forcing them into isolation. These rules, agreed upon with FIFPRO, the worldwide players' union, aim to protect players from practices deemed abusive. Clubs could face disciplinary actions unless there is a genuine sporting reason for a player's exclusion from first-team training. This measure is intended to prevent clubs from using such tactics solely to force players to seek transfers.

In April, Arokodare faced disciplinary action following a physical altercation with teammate Mateus Mane after a 4-0 loss. Both players later shared supportive posts on social media in an apparent effort to defuse the situation.

Daily Mail Sport has contacted Wolves and Arokodare's representatives for comment, as well as FIFA and FIFPRO.