Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff
Serious
Cause
The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.
Back in training but not yet sharp
Minor
Cause
He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
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.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Contract talks stalled over squad status
Moderate
Cause
The wage was acceptable, but he wanted clearer first-team guarantees.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.