He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (He still does not speak the local language.; He has no compatriots in the dressing room.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
Facinet Conté was preferred — stronger fit for the slot.
Cause
He is not a natural fit for the slot the manager wanted to fill.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Praised in a satisfied full-time talk
Minor
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Weighing up retirement
Minor
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.