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.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
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.