LONDON (AFP) - Gilberto Silva has admitted he will have to consider leaving Arsenal at the end of the season if he doesn't get back in the team.

Gilberto, 31, is growing increasingly disillusioned after being replaced by Mathieu Flamini in midfield and losing the club captaincy to William Gallas at the start of the current campaign.

The Brazilian has another year to run on his contract but he has been linked with a move to Juventus and made it clear he will have no qualms after quitting the Premier League club if his situation doesn't improve.

"I will wait until the end of the season and then make my decision. If a good opportunity comes along then I don't see any other option," Gilberto said.

"I love the club and Arsene Wenger is a good man and a good manager but there are only two months to go and I haven't played much.

"I'm trying to adjust to the situation, but I confess it's not been easy."