Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Worried by competition from a new signing Figueiredo
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (The move took him to a different continent.; He is openly ambitious.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Singled out by the manager after an influential performance
Minor
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Chosen instead
Gabri Martínez was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stinging defeat in the derby
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Established as a regular starter
Serious
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Stinging defeat in the derby
Trusted for a major fixture
Serious
Cause
The manager trusted him with the start. in the derby
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. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Heard a passionate full-time response
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Borja Sainz was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (The move took him to a different continent.; He is openly ambitious.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has started to want: To end the drought
Mind
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Borja Sainz was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Slipped out of the starting XI
Moderate
Cause
He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (The move took him to a different continent.; He is openly ambitious.)
Worried by competition from a new signing Ismaël Gharbi
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has come to believe: He never rated him — Goncalo Moreira
Mind
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (The move took him to a different continent.; He is openly ambitious.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Worried by competition from a new signing Gabri Martínez