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.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Kaiserslautern
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. A bid has already been rejected. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Mikel Oyarzábal was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Established as a regular starter
Moderate
Cause
Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 61 — rating 7.4)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Loan withdrawn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
Squad status changed
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Fighting to save the manager's job
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Praised by manager
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised playing time by manager
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Dynamo Dresden
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. A bid has already been rejected. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His determination converted the message into motivation.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.