Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Naft Tehran
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. It would bring him back to his home country. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Named the league's Player of the Week
Moderate
Cause
His weekend performance stood out across the entire league.