Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Moderate
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Praised by the manager for his attitude
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his attitude.
Given a personal development plan
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from União
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would offer an escape from his current situation. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.