Bukayo Saka was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
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
Manager trust is growing
Serious
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Bukayo Saka was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Manager trust is growing
Moderate
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.