A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Squad status changed
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (The move took him to a different continent.; He is openly ambitious.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Heard a passionate full-time response
Minor
Cause
A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has started to want: To learn the language
Mind
Permanent transfer
Decision
Movement
Cortulua → Burnley · 13.1M
Significant pay rise on the new deal
Serious
Cause
The new wage rewards his form and strengthens the bond with the club.
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.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.)
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Sudden media glare after the high-profile move
Moderate
Cause
Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.