Xavi Sintes

Central Defender - Oviedo
10 Oct 2026
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 4 Transfers Relations Events 22 Awards Matches History

Events

22

  1. Clashed with David Carmo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  2. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  3. Left out as Alberto Reina was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Alberto Reina was preferred — better coverage for a planned in-match scenario.
    Cause
    On the bench to cover a specific in-match scenario.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. 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.

  5. Dropped to the bench as Leander Dendoncker was preferred

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

  6. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  7. 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.

  8. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nicolás Fonseca was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  9. Dropped to the bench as Alberto Reina was preferred

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

  10. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  11. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Left out as Santiago Colombatto was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Santiago Colombatto was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  13. Dropped to the bench as Alberto Reina was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Alberto Reina was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Clashed with David Carmo over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  15. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 5.9 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  16. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  17. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  18. No natural role in the current formation

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

  19. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Moderate
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  20. Dropped to the bench as Santiago Colombatto was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Santiago Colombatto was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  21. Personality clash with Éric Bailly

    Minor
    Cause
    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.

  22. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Oviedo