Bojan Krkic has reportedly grown frustrated with life on the Stoke City bench.

The Spanish playmaker, who signed a new contract at the Britannia Stadium in February, was a virtual ever present in the starting lineup earlier in the season.

However, the attacker has found himself out of favour of late, having started just three matches in as many months.

According to the Daily Mail, such a hefty number of omissions has left Krkic feeling surprised and disappointed.

The 25-year-old has found the net seven times from his 29 appearances in all competitions this term.