The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Poor attitude in training
Minor
Cause
Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
Told he is not in the manager's plans
His agent appears to be testing the market
Minor
Cause
Stage: agent sounding out the market. The link came via his representatives. It would be a lateral move. His agent is pushing the move along. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Distracted in training by transfer speculation
Minor
Cause
Rumour around his future appears to be weighing on his focus.