Julien Brellier said he wanted more first-team action

Brellier, 24, was signed by previous manager George Burley, but has not been a regular since head coach Valdas Ivanauskas took charge.

He told the Edinburgh Evening News he was "very angry" that he and Bruno Aguiar were often overlooked in favour of defender Ibrahim Tall.

"Between me and Bruno, we have to feel angry because it's so strange."

Earlier this season, Brellier rejected a contract offer from the Tynecastle club and said he could leave the club if he does not get more first-team action.

"I have to think about the future," he said.

I'm not revolting because the situation could change and I hope it does Julien Brellier

"I can understand when Bruno plays ahead of me. I am not saying that Ibrahim is no good because he is a very good player.

"I just think he is a much better player in defence. I can't understand it because Hearts have very good players for this position. Between me and Bruno, we have to feel angry because it's so strange.

"Ibrahim has tried his best in that position, against Kilmarnock and Dunfermline, but I find this choice very strange."

Hearts fans chanted Brellier's name during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Dunfermline at Tynecastle and the player came off the bench for the last seven minutes of the game.

"I have to think about the future. I can't tell you I'm going or not going," Brellier said.

"I'm not revolting because the situation could change and I hope it does, but at the moment I don't think so.

"I have to think about my future. I have been very happy in Edinburgh. I have a great relationship with the fans, but with a situation like this one I have to think to leave. I can't be happy with that."