Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
Contract offer arrived
Minor
Cause
The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
Returned to full training after injury
Moderate
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Contract offer arrived
Minor
Cause
The terms are still being weighed against his expectations.
Named team captain
Major
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff
Serious
Cause
The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has concerns about his role and standing in the squad. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Stripped of the captain's armband
Major
Cause
Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.
Named team captain
Major
Cause
The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.
Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff
Serious
Cause
The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.