Wilfried Bony wants to know why he isn't playing at Stoke and says situation is 'crazy'
Tuesday 14 March 2017 09:32, UK
Wilfried Bony says his situation at Stoke is "crazy" and he cannot understand why he is not getting games under Mark Hughes.
The Ivorian, on loan from Man City, has made just 11 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring two goals, and has not played for the Potters since December 27, before he travelled to the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 28-year-old has not even been on the bench in the last four games, and admits he has grown hugely frustrated by the situation.
He told the Daily Mirror: "I want to know why I'm not playing. It is really crazy when the people say you are fine and that everything is okay, but you don't play.
"I have asked [Mark Hughes] and he says I am training well, my attitude is good and I don't need to change that but why I don't play, I don't know."
It was reported by the Daily Telegraph in November that Bony had a release clause in his City contract stating that Chinese clubs could sign him in the transfer window, which shut last month.
Having remained at Stoke, Bony is now increasingly confused at his current predicament under Hughes.
"Not good at the moment, because it is a crazy situation," he added. "The last time he says I need to be patient, but patient of what? I don't know.
"I am not playing for no reason and since he spoke about the Chinese clause in my contract, I don't play - it's really strange."
Asked if he regretted joining Stoke, Bony added: "Yes of course. I do wonder sometimes why I came here."
