The Switzerland international also reveals he has rejected approaches from West Ham, Sunderland and Schalke and is determined to force his way into Claudio Ranieri's plans
Leicester City midfielder Gokhan Inler admits he is frustrated with life at the King Power Stadium despite his side currently topping the table by five points.
The Switzerland captain has struggled for game time during Leicester's dream run after signing for the Foxes from Napoli during the off-season.
Inler was initially regarded as something of a coup for the club, but has managed just 10 Premier League appearances and has revealed his disappointment with his current situation.
"I had several enquiries in January, but didn't leave as the manager said that he was counting on me," Inler told reporters.
"But there have been no more games for me since then. It makes me sick, and the stupid thing for me is that I have the Euro 2016 finals with Switzerland this summer.
"I am in a critical situation. I usually speak diplomatically, but I have to face up to why things are the way they are.
"There is no point in me trying to sugar-coat the situation.
"I said no to West Ham, Sunderland and Schalke to join Leicester, and I would do the same again.
"I won't run away and give up on the club’s project. I wanted a challenge, and I have got one for sure."
Inler said he had prepared himself mentally for the increased physicality of the English game but was surprised by the speed and went on to admit the form of his team-mates made it hard for him to force his way into the side.
"If you try to play short passes you get two or three opponents pressurising you straight away, and you can't fall over to win free-kicks as the refs tell you to play on," Inler said.
"I got first-team chances last year against Aston Villa and Stoke, but everything was new for me back then and I didn't use them. [Danny] Drinkwater and [N'Golo] Kante have done very well for us.
"We'll need everyone next season - Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez - and myself. I am trying everything to get back into the first team, and I will succeed."
- Goal