Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Hany Mukhtar, a close friend, was sold by the club
Moderate
Cause
Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Stayed back for extra training
Moderate
Cause
He stayed back for extra work after the rest of the squad had gone in.