Paulinho admits he's frustrated at Tottenham.
Paulinho has now aired his disappointment at having slipped down the pecking order, with there a desire on his part to be a first team regular - especially in World Cup year.
"I always want to play," Paulinho told Globo Esporte.
"I understand the team rotation because that's how it works here, but I am not feeling well or comfortable. I want to be present, I want to play.
"The language is the most complicated thing as I am lazy about studying. I am learning little by little, but I don't understand everything.
"The football language is easier, that's not a problem on the pitch."