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.
Squad status changed
Fighting to save the manager's job
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.; The club has no realistic path to continental football.)
Pedro Gallese was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
Cause
Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Wants Copa Libertadores football
Serious
Cause
His South American heritage and ambition push him toward a Copa Libertadores side. (He is openly ambitious.; The club has no realistic path to continental football.)