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.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Contract talks stalled over squad status
Serious
Cause
The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
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.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.