The departure of a senior mentor still shapes how he reacts. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
His club is fighting to avoid relegation
Serious
Cause
The points gap to safety, with matches running out, is the issue.
Senses a managerial change coming
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.