Namig Khalilzade 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 Neftchi
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would bring him closer to home. It would bring him back to his home country. The link has him visibly excited. Emotionally it would be a strong fit.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
A possible return home with Neftchi has caught his attention
Minor
Cause
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would bring him closer to home. It would bring him back to his home country. The link has him visibly excited. Emotionally it would be a strong fit.