Lazio striker Mauro Zarate believes it is "impossible" for him to remain with the Rome club.

Zarate was in the stands for the first leg of the Europa League match against Rabotnicki and will again be absent this week, although Coach Edy Reja claims it is because he refused to play.

"I don't want to leave Lazio, but it's impossible to stay in these conditions," Zarate told Adnkronos news agency.

"The future? We'll have to see, as it's up to the President to decide. Everything is fine with my teammates."