Yohan Cabaye has told L'Equipe he is unhappy with his position on the fringes of the Paris Saint-Germain first team, and acknowledged he may have to consider his future if it affects his status with France.
Cabaye, 28, has made only 13 starts in 22 Ligue 1 appearances for PSG since his move from Newcastle United in January.
The former Lille man has been unable to dislodge either Thiago Motta or Marco Verratti from Laurent Blanc's three-man midfield, and appears consigned to playing only a bit-part role this season.
After starting three matches in a week, Cabaye was again on the bench for Sunday's Ligue 1 clash with Monaco, making just a 15-minute cameo appearance in the 1-1 draw.
"To be honest, no," Cabaye replied when asked whether he was satisfied with his standing at PSG. "It's a new situation for me, and I'm not complaining. I've never complained, because it's not in my nature. The only thing to do is to show what I'm capable of. But sometimes, it's certain that it's not easy."
He added: "I have to accept it, though that doesn't mean I am resigned to it. In training, I try to show I'm there, that I want to play. Because yes, I want to play."
His lack of regular football at PSG has so far not affected his status as first choice with France boss Didier Deschamps, who is likely to play the midfielder in a holding role against Portugal in Saturday's friendly.
With Euro 2016 being staged in his home nation, Cabaye conceded that should he be unable to increase his time on the pitch at the Parc des Princes, he may be forced to look elsewhere to ensure he does not lose Deschamps' confidence.
"You're never certain. The important thing is that when I come here, I'm good. If, one day, the national team coach decided to make me play less because I'm not playing enough with my club, then we'd have to see and talk it over with my representatives," he said, adding he occasionally misses English football, where he really established himself as an international player.
"Yes, sometimes I think about it, but I try to quickly get it out of my head because it would not take me to a very good place, even lower. And when I'm at the Parc des Princes, I feel that atmosphere again. I love that stadium, the fans, it's a magnificent pitch."