Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He remains focused on the current job.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Stage: negotiations are opening. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He is a loyal type and unlikely to push for a move. He remains focused on the current job.
Responded well in training to recent criticism
Minor
Cause
He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.
Worried by competition from a new signing Luca Kerber
Moderate
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out of the matchday squad
Moderate
Cause
The current formation has no natural role for him.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.