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.
Back in training but not yet sharp
Minor
Cause
He is medically cleared, but match sharpness is still below the level needed.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Settling well into the dressing room
Minor
Cause
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Moderate
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Criticised by the manager after his performance
Minor
Cause
A calm conversation but he wasn't moved either way.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.