Stage: loose rumour. The national press has carried the story. The link is speculative for now. The same rumour keeps coming back. The talk has begun to distract him.
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
His move to Chaika has collapsed at the last moment
Serious
Cause
Stage: the move collapsed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
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.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. The link is speculative for now. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by the manager
Major
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Has agreed personal terms with Chaika — only the medical to go
Moderate
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. The link is speculative for now. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. He is irritated by the constant speculation.
Difficult conversation with the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
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.