 CRAIG BELLAMY is set to be fined two weeks’ wages for his part in the training camp flare-up that has overshadowed Liverpool’s preparations for their Champions League clash with Barcelona. The Wales international is alleged to have threatened to attack team-mate John Arne Riise with a golf club after a drinking session on the final night of the squad’s five-day stay in Portugal. Reports from local newspapers also allege the behaviour of Jermaine Pennant, Robbie Fowler and Jerzy Dudek in the early hours of Friday morning led to police being called to the Barringtons Centro Deportivo hotel in the Algarve Vale de Lobo resort, with the Polish goalkeeper briefly restrained by the authorities. While Liverpool believe the reports have been blown out of all proportion, manager Rafael Benitez has taken a dim view of the situation and yesterday moved to publicly remind his players of their responsibilities. And Bellamy will be hit with a two-week fine – thought to be in the region of £80,000 – with Benitez also considering disciplinary action against Dudek and those players heavily involved in the trouble. “I met this morning with the entire first team squad and made it absolutely clear to all of them the responsibilities that come with playing for this club and the way they are expected to conduct themselves both on and off the pitch,” said Benitez yesterday. “The players worked extremely hard at last week’s training camp, but we will take disciplinary action and fine any of them who are found to have breached club rules during our stay in Portugal. I’ve told the players this and they understand and accept the decision I have taken. “Despite reports to the contrary, the spirit among the lads is very good with everyone looking forward to the game against Barcelona on Wednesday. “We remain totally focused on what will be a very tough game against the defending European Champions.” Norway manager Age Hareide was so alarmed he rang Riise to check on the left-back’s well-being. And he revealed: “John Arne is fine. He escaped without injuries.” | 
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