Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
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 moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction
Minor
Cause
Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
His move to FC Augsburg has collapsed at the last moment
Major
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Suspension served — available again
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Rotated out for this match
Minor
Chosen instead
Javier Rios was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Supporters reacted to the transfer rumour
Minor
Cause
Sections of the support disagree about his role.
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.
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.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Has agreed personal terms with FC Augsburg — only the medical to go
Moderate
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
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.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Suspension served — available again
Contract extension signed
Decision
Movement
4y · $2.6M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
Movement
4y · $2.6M/y
Costly error under pressure
Serious
Cause
His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
Scored his first goal for the club
Major
Cause
A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
Reprimanded over a public complaint
Moderate
Cause
A complaint aired in public forced the manager to address it directly. His match rating of 5.6 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
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.