Wolfsburg's Diego insists he has no problem with coach Felix Magath despite heading straight down the tunnel after being substituted on Friday.
The forward trudged off without a glance towards the bench when taken off in the 1-0 Bundesliga win at Werder Bremen.
The Brazilian was taken off after 79 minutes of the Wolves' crucial 1-0 away win and went straight to the dressing room with his head bowed.
"I respect the coach's decision, I just wanted to go and get changed quickly," said Diego.
Magath said he "had to ensure that we won the game" and needed taller players "to defend our lead for the last 10 minutes".
"Maybe Diego was angry. If he is, then he should be," added Magath.
The Bremen fans gave their former player an extraordinary standing ovation, even though he was involved in the goal which defeated their team and dragged them back down into a relegation battle.
"They gave me a huge present today," said Diego.
"It was fantastic for me to hear them calling my name again. It is good to know that they have not forgotten me.
"I had three fantastic years here and they still have a place in my heart.
"It was a new experience for me to come back here where I probably had the best time of my career."
However, Diego has ruled out making a permanent return to the Weser Stadion in the summer.
"I don't think that is anybody's aim," he said. "Neither Werder Bremen's, not mine. I have signed a four-year contract with Wolfsburg and I am very happy there.
"Of course we have had an uncomfortable season, but I like the people there a lot and they show me a lot of respect.
"We want to avoid relegation and then play more successfully next year. That is my aim so there is no chance of a return at this moment, but of course I will always respect Werder."
