Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has concerns about his role and standing in the squad. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Trusted for a major fixture
Major
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the continental knockout tie
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.