Franck Bekono was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from US Bougouba
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The link is speculative for now. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Head coach left the club
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Head coach left the club
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Minor
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.