“It’s frustrating” – Super Eagles attacker furious over lack of playing time at Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacker, Nathan Temitayo Tella, has voiced his displeasure at his lack of playing time at the German club this season, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 25-year-old joined Die Werkself from Southampton last season and was an important part of Xabi Alonso’s title-winning squad, although he played largely from the bench.

The versatile winger played second fiddle to Jonas Hoffman and Jeremie Frimpong at right winger and right wing-back position respectively. Despite that, Tella scored six goals and provided five assists in 37 games for Leverkusen last season, lifting the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal while narrowly missing out on the UEFA Europa League title.

However, the former Arsenal forward has faced a stumbling block in building on his debut season, as he’s currently struggling for minutes and he aired his displeasure.

“It’s frustrating, I’ll be honest, but I spoke to the coach. He assured me that I’ll get opportunities and that I have to be patient. When I get a chance, I have to show myself. I think I’ve done well, and I also think I’m training well,” Nathan Tella told BILD in quotes revealed by UBK Football.

Tella has been subject to three Bundesliga appearances this season, with two of those coming from the bench. In all competitions for the German side, the pacy attacker has played just 224 minutes of football this season, further adding to the reasons he missed out on a call-up to the Super Eagles squad.