Wednesday 8 October 2014 12:14, UK
Yohan Cabaye has aired his frustration at a lack of playing time at Paris Saint-Germain and admits to missing England.
The France international midfielder has been back in his homeland since January, with Newcastle United reluctantly sanctioning a sale.
Cabaye had been pushing for a move for some time, having previously attracted interest from Arsenal.
Linking up with PSG allowed him to land the Ligue 1 title, but fierce competition for places at Parc des Princes means he often has to settle for a place on the bench.
His inability to nail down a regular role is causing the 28-year-old concern, with his place in the national side under threat, and he concedes that he sometimes wonders what might have been had he opted to remain in the Premier League.
Cabaye told L’Equipe: “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.
“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.”
