His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.; The club has no realistic path to continental football.)
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. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
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.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.; The club has no realistic path to continental football.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
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.
Praised by the manager
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.; The club has no realistic path to continental football.)
Darío Rostagno was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
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.