Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Lack of playing time
Praised by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Loan listing accepted
Moderate
Cause
The clubs have agreed in principle to take him on loan.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
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.