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 privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Turned down the offered deal
Serious
Cause
He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.
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. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
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.
Praised by the manager
Moderate
Cause
The discussion covered general matters.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Asking for a language tutor
Serious
Cause
The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.