Chelsea midfielder Florent Malouda has admitted he could quit
Stamford Bridge if he does not get a regular run in Carlo
Ancelotti's side.
The Frenchman has found first-team opportunities hard to come
by because of Ancelotti's change in formation.
Malouda has been relegated to the bench because of Ancelotti
utilising a 4-3-1-2 system this term.
French international Malouda enjoyed arguably his best season
at Chelsea in 2008/09 and he is frustrated at not being
first-choice in Ancelotti's starting XI.
Malouda has spoken to Ancelotti about his frustration, but he
revealed the club will not allow anyone to leave before the end of
the season.
Malouda told L'Equipe: "Carlo Ancelotti's tactical system is
physically very demanding. Recently we showed less intensity, the
game was less fluid. But that system allowed us to be in our
current position. All the players support it.
"Before the match against Birmingham, I talked to the coach.
I told him about my frustration.
"I believe I have succeeded in my start to the season, but
during the key matches against Arsenal or Man Utd, I was on the
bench.
"I have ambitions for the World Cup, and considering my
status in the French team it is a little annoying (being on the
bench).
"Ancelotti is aware of it. But currently I am paying for that
system. It is not that easy for him either, he has a big group to
manage.
"My competition with Lampard as left midfielder? It is his
best position. He played like that in the England team, and we are
in a World Cup year.
"But at a certain point, the status has to be in relationship
with the performances.
"Anyway, I am fine so far. I could still be outstanding when
I play.
"The frustration is big matches. However, if there is no
place for me in that system, I could go somewhere else.
"Finding a new club is not a problem. But the club has closed
the door to any departure either in January or in June. The coach
relies on me.
"I feel fine at Chelsea. But now, things have to change. When
I came I was labelled as Mourinho's player. I have known five
coaches and each time I have had to start again from scratch.
"Last season I earned a key-player status. Today it has been
questioned again."
