Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has no problem with Yacouba Sylla talking about leaving this week.
Sylla was quoted this week as saying he is looking to leave the club on loan in the summer due his unhappiness at spending so much time on the bench.
And Lambert said: "I understand any player's frustration at not playing.
"You wouldn't expect people to just sit there and not play. You are glad on that aspect.
"Should he have spoken about it? Probably not. But that comes with experience.
"I am glad he's disappointed at not playing. That's normal.
"The three lads in the middle of the pitch have been doing really well for us, though. So Yac just has to do his utmost to get in the side."
