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.
He has started to want: Someone to lean on
Mind
Sealed the dream move of his career
Significant pay rise on the new deal
Major
Cause
The new wage rewards his form and strengthens the bond with the club.
No natural role in the current formation
Serious
Cause
His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.
Scored his first goal for the club
Major
Cause
A milestone moment that he will remember for some time.
Praised by the manager after a goal contribution
Minor
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
Supporters backed him after his goal contribution helped secure the win
Moderate
Cause
His goal contribution made him stand out at full-time. His goal contribution made the difference on the day.
Outlook
Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His professionalism usually steers him back from these moments.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Minsk
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would offer an escape from his current situation. A bid has already been rejected. He wants the club to listen if a serious bid arrives. Playing time would likely improve.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Media narrative around him has shifted
Moderate
Cause
Pundit and press tone has flipped after recent results.