Pablo Barrera

Right Midfielder - Sparta Prague
20 Oct 2026
Tuesday
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Events

24

  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    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.

  2. Left out as John Mercado was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    John Mercado 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. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  4. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Stayed on the bench while Veljko Birmančević took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Veljko Birmančević 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.

  6. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Asking for a language tutor

    Moderate
    Cause
    The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.

  9. Stayed on the bench while Veljko Birmančević took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Veljko Birmančević 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.

  10. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  11. 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.

  12. Stayed on the bench while John Mercado took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    John Mercado 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.

  13. Stayed on the bench while John Mercado took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    John Mercado 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.

  14. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  15. Left out as Veljko Birmančević was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Veljko Birmančević 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.

  16. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  17. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Left out as Veljko Birmančević was preferred

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

  20. Left out as Lukáš Haraslín was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lukáš Haraslín 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.

  21. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Serious
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  22. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  23. Left out as Lukáš Haraslín was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Lukáš Haraslín 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.

  24. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Sparta Prague