'Roy Hodgson Biased Toward English Players,' Blasts Chris Mavinga

Liverpool youngster Chris Mavinga has expressed his disappointment at his lack of opportunities he is being given by Roy Hodgson and says he wants to leave the club.

"I am disappointed. I thought that with the success [of France's Under 19s Championship triumph] and my performances there I would be given the opportunity to train with the first team and play parts of games," the 19-year-old French defender told France Football.

"But a new coach arrived. Roy Hodgson, who replaced Rafael Benitez, and he is changing the organization of the club, trying to encourage English players at the expense of foreigners, unlike his predecessor. He clearly stated he wants to remake Liverpool as an English club. You already feel it in the reserves, although it's a choice, we must respect."

Mavinga said he tried to talks to Hodgson about the situation, but to no avail.

"Yes, I spoke with him briefly, but he did not say much," he said. "The problem is that there are too many players training with the first-team squad, 28! So, while Rafael Benitez allowed me to train with the pros during the second half of last season, I have now returned to the reserves."

"I am disappointed and angry. So I want to leave, why can't they loan me out? I love this club, but if the situation requires me to go, I will."

"I'm not asking to get straight into the first-team. I just want a fair opportunity to train with them," he continued. "I hope to find another club."

However, Mavinga vowed to continue to work hard even if he doesn't secure a move away from Anfield.

"It's difficult, given the market situation. In addition, Liverpool are not keen on loaning me out. If I don't leave this summer, I hope I can do it in January," he said. "But I will not stop working even if I stay with the reserves. I want to reach a good level."