Arturo Vidal: I'm sad to not be a starter Slavia Prague vs Barcelona Hopes to play more in next few games

Arturo Vidal has stated his desire to be in Ernesto Valverde's starting line-up, following Barcelona's 2-1 win away at Slavia Prague.

The Chilean has fallen out of favour somewhat as Valverde has persisted with the midfield three of Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong and Arthur Melo, and he only came on against the Czechs in the 78th minute.

"The game was difficult for us, but I am just as sad about not being a starter," Vidal told Fox Sports Chile.

"But what is important is that we won.

"It's difficult [not to be a starter] when physically and football-wise you're fine, and every time I've played I've done so in the best way possible.

"It's the coach's decision but I'm always ready and I'm waiting for the next few games to play more minutes.

"I will continue to work hard to get back to being a starter."