Manuel Neuer 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.
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.
Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He handles big matches well, which helped the talk land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
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.
Board loan-listed
Decision
Cause
Young talent needs competitive matches to develop
Who
Board
Encouraged by the squad investment
Serious
Cause
A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Thun
Moderate
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.