The bench was built around different match options.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Told he is not in the manager's plans
Moderate
Cause
The manager has made his verdict on where this player fits plain.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Serious
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Encouraged by the squad investment
Serious
Cause
A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Helped the team qualify for Europe
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy
Moderate
Cause
The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
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. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Encouraged by the squad investment
Serious
Cause
A meaningful signing arrived this window. His high ambition amplifies how he reads the direction.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Fulham
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would offer an escape from his current situation. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.