Timothy Lukaku 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.
Established as a regular starter
Moderate
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Worried by competition from a new signing Jorrit Smeets
Moderate
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Worried by competition from a new signing Adrià Vilanova
Moderate
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from KAA Gent
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. A bid has already been rejected. He is flattered by the attention. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Contract extension signed
Decision
Movement
4y · $2.5M/y
Contract renewal offered
Decision
Movement
4y · $2.5M/y
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.