You could see early on that he's got a touch of arrogance about him, and that's not necessarily a bad thing in sport, but it is if you think nobody can tell you anything you don't already know. He's probably always dominated his opponents, and now he doesn't get much playing time. He's far from home in an unfamiliar culture and is probably a little bored and restless. Who knows the full story though.
I was hoping the Latin contingent would make things easier for him, but perhaps not, and that's concerning.
Emery's statement was a definite broadside, but couched in praise to soften the blow.
An interesting development. Hopefully the young man has people he trusts who are trying to show him the right way forward.
If he blows this opportunity because of an attitude problem or stubbornness, he'll live to regret it, badly.