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.
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.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.