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.
Manager broke a promise
Major
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Named team captain
Major
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
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.
Contract offer arrived
Minor
Cause
The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Contract offer arrived
Minor
Cause
The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
Weighing up retirement
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Head coach left the club
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Major
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Major
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Praised by manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Major
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Major
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Frustrated by his tactical role
Serious
Cause
A change in shape has shifted what is being asked of him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Left out of the matchday squad
Major
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Hurt by being benched for a big match
Major
Cause
The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.