The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Manager trust is growing
Serious
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
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.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
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.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
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.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Manager trust is growing
Serious
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
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.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Minor
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time