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.
An off-day in training
Minor
Cause
Nothing unusual — just a quieter day at the training ground.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Asked the club to find him a new team
Minor
Cause
Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
Window closed with no move
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.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.