A personal clash, not a tactical one, set this off. It is not the first incident between them in recent weeks.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Called up to the national team for the first time
Major
Cause
His club performances earned him a first national-team selection.
Made his national team debut
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Established as a regular starter
Moderate
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Away supporters were hostile
Minor
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
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.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
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.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. It would bring him back to his home country. He remains focused on the current job.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Santa Fe
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. It would bring him back to his home country. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Minor
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.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Made his senior debut for the club
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Away supporters were hostile
Minor
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would be a clear step up. It would bring him back to his home country. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.