It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stripped of the captain's armband
Major
Cause
Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from FCSB
Moderate
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. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Serious
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Made his senior debut for the club
Costly error under pressure
Serious
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Costly error under pressure
Moderate
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.