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.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Zob Ahan
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 ambition is outgrowing the current project. He remains focused on the current job.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.