Matt Polster was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Porto
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. The move would be a clear step up. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Bigger club, but minutes would be harder to come by.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Stayed on the bench while Matt Polster took the slot
Minor
Chosen instead
Matt Polster was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
Cause
The manager protected him after a heavy workload.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
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.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The move would be a clear step up. The destination league is bigger. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Bigger club, but minutes would be harder to come by.