Luca Belardinelli

Defensive Midfielder - Empoli
17 Sep 2028
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Events

105

  1. Worried by competition from a new signing Manuel Maffessoli

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.2 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  3. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  4. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  5. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  6. Left out as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  8. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  9. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  10. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  11. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  12. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  13. Simone Romagnoli, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  15. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  16. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  17. Returning loanee is competing for his place Brando Moruzzi

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival plays in his exact position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  18. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  19. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  20. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  21. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    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.

  22. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  23. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  24. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  25. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  26. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    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.

  27. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  28. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  29. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Luca Magnino was preferred — the need to give him minutes.
    Cause
    A low-importance fixture meant managed minutes.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  30. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  31. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  32. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  33. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  34. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  35. Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  36. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  37. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel 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.

  38. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel 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.

  39. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  40. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  41. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  42. Mounting media pressure on his form

  43. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  44. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  45. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  46. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  47. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  48. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  49. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  50. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  51. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  52. Clashed with Matteo Arena over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  53. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 5.7 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  54. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.

  55. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  56. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  57. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  58. Left out as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel 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.

  59. Worried by competition from a new signing Kevin Mazzeo

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  60. Dropped to the bench as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel 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.

  61. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  62. Left out as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel 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.

  63. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  64. Left out as Luca Magnino was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Luca Magnino 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.

  65. Dropped to the bench as Gerard Yepes was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Gerard Yepes was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  66. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  67. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  68. Left out as Grischa Prömel was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Grischa Prömel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  69. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Serious
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.

  70. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  71. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  72. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  73. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  74. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  75. Left out as Luca Magnino was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Luca Magnino 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.

  76. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  77. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  78. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  79. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  80. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  81. Singled out by the manager after an influential performance

    Minor
    Cause
    His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  82. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  83. Left out as Nicolas Haas was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nicolas Haas was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  84. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  85. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  86. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  87. Manager kept a promise

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion was a follow-up on a previous promise.

  88. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  89. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  90. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Simone Romagnoli 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.

  91. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  92. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  93. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  94. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  95. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  96. Left out as Gerard Yepes was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Gerard Yepes was preferred — a better overall XI balance.
    Cause
    The XI needed a different shape for this opponent.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  97. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  98. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  99. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  100. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  101. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y

  102. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.8M/y

  103. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Reggiana → Empoli

  104. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y

  105. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.3M/y