I can understand how a player, especially someone with little experience could get confused in the moment. Having said that, a strong organization would cut said player to send a message to the rest of the team.
Is it fair? Is it compassionate? Probably not & no, but there are only so many tools available to make professional athletes understand consequences. This team has shown too little discipline & understanding of the game for years. Staff need to show less understanding & more ruthlessness in expecting professional level play.