Memphis Depay Names Main Reason He Is Unhappy at Barcelona As Winger Wants More Game Time at Camp Nou

• Memphis Depay is growing frustrated with his lack of game time at Barcelona this season and wants to play more matches for the Catalan giants
• The Dutch winger scored his first goal for Barcelona in the 3-0 thrashing of Cadiz last weekend in just his second start of the season
• Depay came very close to leaving Barcelona during the summer window but his move to Juventus collapsed on transfer deadline day

Memphis Depay has voiced his frustration of being left out of Barcelona’s starting lineup too many times this season after netting his first goal for the Catalans against Cadiz.

Depay has fallen down the pecking order at Camp Nou after the summer arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha limited the Dutch winger’s game time at Barcelona.

Depay who was left out of Barcelona’s first four La Liga matches has now started the last two games for the Catalans and is now pushing for more game time under Xavi, Barca Universal reports.

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“I played less than usual and it’s not something I am used to. But here you know you are going to play so I am extra motivated and thankful. “I had two starting spots in the last two weeks in La Liga. It’s not enough.

“I get taken off after 60 minutes but I am longing for more. In the last 25 minutes of the game, there is more space and I always have the power to profit from that.”

Depay opted to stay with Barcelona this season after a transfer deadline day move to Juventus fell through.

Xavi impressed with Memphis Depay's commitment and application

Xavi has been impressed by Memphis Depay’s form lately as the Dutch winger has started Barcelona's previous two La Liga games, Sports Mole reports.

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Depay’s positive attitude in training seems to have caught the attention of Xavi as the 28-year-old attacker's commitment and application have pleased the Barcelona coach.

Memphis Depay, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer last year, made 38 appearances for his Catalan club last season, scoring 13 goals and dishing out two assists.

Louis Van Gaal unhappy with Memphis Depay playing time at Barcelona

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong’s limited playing time at Barcelona is a concern for Louis van Gaal.

The Netherlands national team manager touched on the matter as the Dutch side prepares to take on Poland and Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.

The duo were at the centre of intense transfer speculations during the recent transfer window and Barcelona told Xavi that the sale of Depay and De Jong were a priority in the summer.