Javier Mascherano is considering his options at Barcelona.

The Argentine veteran was stunned to be benched against Osasuna and senses his status under coach Luis Enrique is slipping.

Mascherano resisted a lucrative move to Juventus last summer to sign a new deal with Barca, but at this stage in his career he wants regular football.

The veteran was back in the starting line-up for victory over Espanyol last night, playing the full 90.

But he and his minders have big concerns Enrique is seeking to replace him with French defender Samuel Umtiti.