Vikintas Simkus was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Kauno Zalgiris
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. It would bring him back to his home country. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. It would bring him back to his home country. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.