Ulises Rivas

Defensive Midfielder - Pumas UNAM
11 Sep 2026
Friday
Process

Events

12
  1. Stayed on the bench while Pedro Vite took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Pedro Vite 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.
  2. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  3. Left out as Pedro Vite was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Pedro Vite was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    The manager protected him after a heavy workload.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Dropped to the bench as Pedro Vite was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Pedro Vite was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  7. 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.
  8. Left out as Adalberto Carrasquilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Adalberto Carrasquilla was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    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. Personality clash with Adalberto Carrasquilla

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  11. Signed a new contract

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

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.