Giampaolo Pazzini admits he's frustrated with the lack of action he's seen for Fiorentina this season.

"I'm calmly irate," he confessed to Gazzetta dello Sport.

"Obviously nobody enjoys sitting on the bench, but I'm not the kind of person to cause a fuss because of it.

"It was different in the past and I would have some really miserable times, but now I am just motivated to work and improve.

"I miss the pleasure of playing but I have learned to be patient. I grew last term because I was a kid before and now I know how to help the team.

"Gilardino is doing great but my time will come and I hope to hit a load of goals this season and hopefully get off the mark in Europe."