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Januzaj bemoans lack of Dortmund playing time

Adnan Januzaj has blamed a lack of opportunities at Borussia Dortmund for his inability to find form while on loan in the Bundesliga from Manchester United.

Belgium attacker Januzaj is yet to make a league start for Dortmund and completed 90 minutes for just the second time this season in a 1-0 defeat to PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday.

The 20-year-old believes he possesses the quality to make an impact at Signal Iduna Park, but bemoaned head coach Thomas Tuchel's apparent resistance to give him a run of games to prove himself.

"I do not have the form to play better on the field. I just need more games," Januzaj told reporters.

"I train very hard, but I do not have many games in my legs, which makes it difficult for me mentally. I need more games to be a better player.

"I have qualities that I demonstrated in Manchester. But it is difficult at the moment."

He added: "I wasn't surprised to get loaned after scoring against Aston villa. I wanted to go somewhere I can play more often. I am happy in Dortmund, but I need more matches.

"I don't know if I will play for Manchester United next season."