He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.
Returned to full training after injury
Moderate
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Back in training but not yet sharp
Minor
Cause
He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.
Settling well into the dressing room
Minor
Cause
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Auckland City
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. It would bring him back to his home country. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Bigger club, but minutes would be harder to come by.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would be a clear step up. It would bring him back to his home country. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Bigger club, but minutes would be harder to come by.