Arjen Robben has made public his disappointment at being omitted from Chelsea's first team for Sunday's Carling Cup final.
Robben made an appearance as a second-half substitute against Arsenal and proved his worth with an assist for Didier Drogba's winning goal.
Despite the positive impact he made on the game, Robben admits he has become frustrated by his inability to hold down a regular starting place under Jose Mourinho.
Sunday's was the ninth substitute appearance of the season for the Dutchman.
And when he was told by Dutch television that there was disappointment back home over his omission from the team to face The Gunners, Robben claimed: "You can't be as angry as I was.
"I was pleased about the assist I gave for the second goal as it showed what I can do.
"But for me, it's about time I was starting games."
Asked why he felt Mourinho had dropped him, the disillusioned star replied: "You'll have to ask the manager about that."