Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from AZAL
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.