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.
Dropped to the bench as Benoît Blanc was preferred
Moderate
Chosen instead
Benoît Blanc was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Dropped to the bench as Benoît Blanc was preferred
Moderate
Chosen instead
Benoît Blanc was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Hurt by being benched for a big match
Major
Cause
The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.