He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Lack of playing time
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.