Caleb Ekuban

Attacking Midfielder (R) - Genoa
25 Dec 2026
Friday
Process

Events

88
  1. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  2. Left out as Lorenzo Colombo was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  3. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  4. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Adam Žulevič was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  5. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  6. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  7. Promised playing time by manager

  8. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  10. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  11. Changed the match from the bench

    Moderate
    Cause
    He came on with the team chasing a result and produced the moment that swung the game.
  12. Made a decisive contribution in a tight match

  13. Supporters lifted him after a decisive contribution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He made the moment that decided the match. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
  14. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  15. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  16. Promised playing time by manager

  17. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  18. Left out as Lorenzo Colombo was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  19. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  20. Promised playing time by manager

  21. Left out as Lorenzo Colombo was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  22. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  23. Promised playing time by manager

  24. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Stefano Maiorana was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  25. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  26. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  27. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  28. Promised playing time by manager

  29. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  30. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  31. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  32. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  33. Promised playing time by manager

  34. 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.
  35. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  36. Promised playing time by manager

  37. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  38. Promised playing time by manager

  39. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  40. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  41. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  42. Promised playing time by manager

  43. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  44. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  45. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  46. Promised playing time by manager

  47. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  48. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  49. Promised playing time by manager

  50. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  51. Promised playing time by manager

  52. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  53. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  54. Promised playing time by manager

  55. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  56. Promised playing time by manager

  57. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  58. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  59. 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.
  60. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  61. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  62. Promised playing time by manager

  63. Responded to a passionate pre-match team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  64. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  65. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  66. Promised playing time by manager

  67. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  68. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  69. Promised playing time by manager

  70. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  71. Promised playing time by manager

  72. 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.
  73. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  74. Praised by manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  75. Promised playing time by manager

  76. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  77. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  78. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  79. 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.
  80. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  81. Stayed on the bench while Lorenzo Colombo took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Lorenzo Colombo 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.
  82. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y
  83. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.4M/y
  84. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.7M/y
    Who
    Santoro Domenico
  85. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.7M/y
  86. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  87. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
  88. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.