Ivan Čović was preferred — a closer fit to the slot's role and duty.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
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.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Worried by competition from a new signing Dante Stipica
Minor
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.