Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has again hinted he could leave the club unless his playing time increases, saying he doesn't "understand the situation" following his fall in status this season, but he stressed his preference is to remain at the club.
The playmaker made only his second league start of the season in Sunday's 1-0 league win at Atletico Madrid, his first 90-minute display in 13 total appearances this term.
He spoke to reporters after the game, per Marca (h/t Goal's Dejan Kalinic): "I do not understand the situation because I want to play.