Alex Freeman

Right Back - Villarreal
29 Jan 2027
Friday
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Events

78

  1. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Cristian Matosas

    Mind

  2. Personality clash with Toni Martínez

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  3. Built a stronger partnership with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was little trust between them to soften the disagreement.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  4. He has started to want: A loan, for games

    Mind

  5. 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.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  6. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  7. Personality clash with Maroan Sannadi

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  8. Personality clash with Jesús Parra

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  9. Personality clash with Cristian Matosas

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  10. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  11. Personality clash with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  12. Personality clash with Roberto Domínguez

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  13. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.

  14. Built a stronger partnership with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  15. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  16. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  17. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  18. Personality clash with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  19. Personality clash with Péter Gulácsi

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  20. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  21. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Dani Parejo

    Mind

  22. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Jesús Parra

    Mind

  23. Left out as Juan Foyth was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Juan Foyth was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  24. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  25. 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.

  26. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  27. Built a stronger partnership with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. There was little trust between them to soften the disagreement.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  28. Left out as Santiago Mouriño was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Santiago Mouriño was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  29. Core player

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  30. Left out as Juan Foyth was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Juan Foyth was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  31. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  32. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  33. Squad praised for bouncing back

  34. Personality clash with Jesús Parra

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  35. Personality clash with Cristian Matosas

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  36. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  37. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Péter Gulácsi

    Mind

  38. He has come to believe: Bad blood between them — Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Mind

  39. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  40. Personality clash with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  41. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  42. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  43. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  44. Left out as Juan Foyth was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Juan Foyth was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  45. Personality clash with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  46. Personality clash with Péter Gulácsi

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  47. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    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.

  48. Given a personal development plan

  49. Built a stronger partnership with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  50. He has said it out loud: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  51. Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win

    Moderate
    Cause
    His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  52. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 78 — rating 7.1)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  53. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  54. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  55. 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.

  56. Personality clash with Jesús Parra

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  57. Personality clash with Cristian Matosas

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  58. Heard a passionate full-time response

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  59. Personality clash with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  60. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  61. Worried by competition from a new signing Alexi Gómez

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  62. Personality clash with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  63. Personality clash with Péter Gulácsi

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  64. 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.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  65. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  66. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  67. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  68. 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.

  69. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  70. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Moderate
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  71. Worried by competition from a new signing Facundo Ortíz

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  72. Personality clash with Jesús Parra

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  73. Personality clash with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  74. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  75. Personality clash with Péter Gulácsi

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  76. Personality clash with Nathan-Dylan Saliba

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  77. 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.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  78. Built a stronger partnership with Dani Parejo

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.