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.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Worried by competition from a new signing Thierno Barry
Moderate
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
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.