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.
Worried by competition from a new signing Ryan Dest
Moderate
Cause
He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Lack of playing time
Manager broke a promise
Moderate
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Loan withdrawn
Decision
Cause
No club took him on loan before the window closed
Who
Board
Being reassessed
Decision
Movement
Development pathway updated
Who
Board
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
He has made a formal demand: A loan, for games
Mind
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
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.