Marios Siabanis was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Head coach left the club
Energised by the new manager's arrival
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Wants a mentor in the squad
Moderate
Cause
No senior teammate has stepped up to support him.; He has no compatriots in the dressing room.; He has not adapted to life at the club.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Senses a managerial change coming
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (He still does not speak the local language.; His adaptability is low.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
Head coach left the club
Energised by the new manager's arrival
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Senses a managerial change coming
Sealed the dream move of his career
Struggling to settle into the squad
Serious
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.