Mario Sanabria was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Chosen instead
Kevin Agüero was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.