A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Their reading of training standards diverged.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stayed on the bench while Salem Khalfan took the slot
Minor
Chosen instead
Salem Khalfan was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
Cause
He is being eased back from injury.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Sharjah
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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.