Liverpool full-back John Arne Riise has admitted that he is approaching decision time over his future after becoming increasingly frustrated due to uncertainty over his place.

The Norway international has had to face competition from Fabio Aurelio and as such has just 26 starts in all competitions this season.

Newcastle United and Aston Villa have been linked with the 27-year-old, who moved to Anfield from Monaco in 2001. However, Riise had maintained that he wants to stay at the Merseyside club for the rest of his career.

But the versatile left-sided player has now spoken about his frustration, telling the Norwegian media: "I am not happy with the situation. I am used to playing in 80 per cent of all the games, but if I don't get to play as much as I want to I have to make a choice this summer as to whether I should stay or not.

"I just have to wait and see what will happen. Maybe he (boss Rafa Benitez) will offer me a new contract, maybe not. It's frustrating not knowing if you are going to play the next game or not."