Podolski has featured just eight times for Arsenal in all competitions this season, netting once.
The forward is still yet to start a match in the league and is clearly not a favoured choice by Arsene Wenger.
And Podolski has admitted he is thinking of leaving the club in January but not before he has discussions over his future with the manager.
“Of course I’m not happy when I’m not playing,” Podolski said.
“I want to be playing and enjoying my football. We’ll have to see what happens this winter.
“I’m going to seek talks with my club then, but there’s no pressure.”
By Phil Wellbrook