Alexey Merzlyakov

Central Midfielder - Tskhinvali
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process

Events

26
  1. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  3. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  6. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  7. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  8. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  9. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  10. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  11. 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.
  12. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  13. Worried by competition from a new signing Rui Monteiro

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  14. Window closed with no move

  15. 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.
  16. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
  17. 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.
  18. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  19. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  20. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  21. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  22. Vladyslav Hevlych, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $112.4K/y
  24. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Kiteishvili Dato
  25. Clashed with Archil Kobiashvili over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  26. Scored his first goal for the club

    Major
    Cause
    A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.