The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Would prefer a lower-pressure club
Moderate
Cause
Media or fan criticism has been relentless.
Warned about his body language
Moderate
Cause
The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Repeated transfer talk is becoming a distraction
Minor
Cause
Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
His move to Atlético Madrid has collapsed at the last moment
Major
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The move would be a clear step up. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. Publicly calm, but privately the link interests him. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Called up to the national team for the first time
Major
Cause
His club performances earned him a first national-team selection.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The move would be a clear step up. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. Publicly calm, but privately the link interests him. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Applauded by the supporters after a standout display
Moderate
Cause
His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by the manager's half-time message
Minor
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would be a clear step up. The interested club is meaningfully bigger. Publicly calm, but privately the link interests him. It would be a clear sporting upgrade.
Supporters reacted to the transfer rumour
Minor
Cause
Sections of the support disagree about his role.
Scored his first goal for the club
Major
Cause
A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.