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.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He cannot continue in his current tactical role. Manager trust is high — he expects a fair hearing. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
He got what he wanted: His place back
Mind
He has let it go: A loan, for games
Mind
He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust
Mind
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Manager kept a promise
Minor
Cause
The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.