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Hadji: O'Leary's frozen me out

Moustapha Hadji has accused manager David O'Leary of freezing him out at Aston Villa.

The Moroccan international has only made one substitute appearance this season and has been on trial with Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin.

And the 32-year-old has had talks with former Leeds boss O'Leary, confirming that he does not have a future at Villa Park.

Hadji, who is in the final year of his contract, now expects to leave Villa during the January transfer window, despite saying he "loves" the Midlands club.

"I'm angry and sad but there's nothing I can do. I don't feel part of it," he told The Sun. "I just train and go home, I love this club and have enjoyed my time here.

"I'd love to stay but there's no way I'm going to be in the team with this manager."