Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised for losing tactical discipline
Moderate
Cause
He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 5.6 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Away supporters were hostile
Minor
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Stade Rennais
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. European competition opportunity A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. European competition opportunity The destination league is bigger. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Stayed on the bench all match
Minor
Cause
The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.