Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye has admitted that he is not too happy about the lack of first team action at Parc des Princes.
The Frenchman joined the Saints from Newcastle back in January, but he has been unable to break into the starting line-up, with the likes of Blaise Matuidi, Marco Verratti and Thiago Motta all in front of him in the pecking order.
Cabaye only started a total of 13 Ligue 1 fixtures since arriving at the club, while making just one start in the Champions League.
And even though he is still ready to fight for his place, the 28-year-old admits he is unhappy at his current status at the club.
“You have to accept being a substitute, but I don’t resign myself to that. In training sessions, I have to give my best and show my desire to play,” Cabaye said in a long interview with L’Equipe.
“When I am on the pitch, I feel it is not perfect and that I often have to leave too soon. But I know the coach and staff have to make choices and I respect that.
“Have I spoken to Laurent Blanc? No. What do I tell him? I am 28 years old and not new to the job. But I am not satisfied with the situation.
“Am I completely happy? To be honest, no. It is a new situation for me, but I don’t complain. It is the first time I haven’t played regularly for my club.
“With the French team, if one day the national team coach decides to play me less because I don’t play often enough for my club, then I would need to take stock with my representatives.
“Do I sometimes miss England? Yes. Sometimes I think about it, but I immediately sweep that away because it would cause distraction. I am at the Parc des Princes and I need to find the right atmosphere.”
Cabaye’s latest comments are enough to suggest he would seriously consider any offer from a high-profile club, and there will be quite a few sides in English Premier League looking to take advantage of the situation.
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