Afran Ismayilov 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.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Contract offer arrived
Minor
Cause
The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Returned to full training after injury
Moderate
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Head coach left the club
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised by manager
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.