Patrick Vieira has lifted the lid on the dressing room unrest at Manchester City by describing the "frustration" he feels over a lack of first-team opportunities.
After City's squad was inflated by a significant summer outlay, several players - many of them internationals - have found themselves forced into the margins.
There have been persistent rumours of unease behind the scenes at Eastlands, with some of the club's stars reportedly agitating for a move away.
This backdrop has set the scene for a potential exodus in January, with Roque Santa Cruz expected to be one of the first out of the door after Blackburn admitted an interest in signing the striker, while Joleon Lescott has also expressed his wish to be playing more regular first-team football.
Vieira, who has played four times in the Premier League this season, could find it harder to attract a suitor due to his advancing years. Nonetheless, the 34-year-old has gone public with his disappointment.
"Yes, of course, I'm frustrated, but I'm not the only one," said Vieira."When you see the squad and how big it is, of course many players will be disappointed and frustrated not to play that often."
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