Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff
Serious
Cause
The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Back in training but not yet sharp
Minor
Cause
He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (He still does not speak the local language.; His adaptability is low.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
Head coach left the club
Struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Demands a release clause
Moderate
Cause
He wants a release clause written into his next contract.
Turned down the offered deal
Serious
Cause
He turned down the club's offer. The deal lacked the release clause he wanted.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Struggling to settle into the squad
Serious
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
No natural role in the current formation
Serious
Cause
His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.