He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing — Vitor Moura
Mind
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
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.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
He has started to want: A loan, for games
Mind
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Backed by the manager — the message was about confidence as much as form
Minor
Cause
The message was less about form and more about lifting his confidence. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
He has let it go: A loan, for games
Mind
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.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
He has started to want: To stay here
Mind
He set his heart on being the man at his club
Career
He has started to want: A settled future
Mind
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.