Following bitter relationship between Albert Riera and his boss Rafael Benitez at Anfield, Liverpool winger has revealed his frustration and lashed out at his boss.
Joining Liverpool in 2008 from Espanyol, the Spain international has only made two appearances since January this year and he believes the issue is not about on the pitch but personal.
"When the coach says nothing to you and you are well, with no physical problems and training well, you cannot help but think it must be something personal." Riera was quoted as saying on Mirror Football site.
He added: "If I'm doing something badly and you are my boss, and you value me, then you are going to come and tell me what I have to do to play again. This is what hurts me.
"You see that the team are not doing well and there are no changes. It's a little frustrating because you see that you can help.
"I've been here two years and I know how he (Benitez) is. He's never sorted out a situation with a player by talking with him. He thinks he's in charge and everything else falls on deaf ears. His dialogue with the players is practically nil."
Riera further worried about his trip to South Africa as he believes that securing World Cup place, someone has to play in the first-team.
"I would like to be here for the rest of my career, but players live to play. My objective is to go to the World Cup and for this I have to play," he said.
"Right now the only market open is the Russian one, I have offers from two teams and, looking at my situation, that has made me reflect a lot."
Photo Courtesy: Mirror Football
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