Marlboro Ducati's MotoGP boss Livio Suppo has rubbished rumours that Casey Stoner has split with the team, saying that he fully expects the Aussie former champion to be back with squad in 2010.

Stories flying around the Brno paddock about Stoner include he won't return until next season; has walked from the team after a row; he has fallen out of love with racing.

But Suppo has said he has talked with Stoner and understands the decision not to race for the next three rounds, adding that he fully expects the 2007 MotoGP World Champion to return this season, and for him to be with the factory next year.