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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Left out of the matchday squad
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Has agreed personal terms with GIF Sundsvall — only the medical to go
Moderate
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
His move to GIF Sundsvall has collapsed at the last moment
Serious
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Worried by competition from a new signing Sondre Auklend
Moderate
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Falkenberg
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. A bid has already been rejected. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out of the matchday squad
Minor
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Breakthrough into the senior squad
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.