The Cameroon international, 24, has started just seven of Spurs' Barclays Premier League games this season and has been an unused substitute on 30 occasions in all competitions.
That is in stark contrast to last season when Bassong started 25 league games as Tottenham finished fourth to qualify for the Champions League.
Rare joy: Sebastien Bassong (left) celebrates scoring against Birmingham earlier this season
'For a bit I felt lost because I haven't faced this situation before in my career. I feel that I have gone backwards, like I have gone from heaven to hell,' he told the Guardian.
'I am a guy who simply has to play. I would never just sit there and take the money. I am reaching an age where, if I don't play week in, week out, and if I don't feel real trust in me, then I can't stay, no matter which club it is.'
Bassong's admission follows Jermain Defoe hinting at a move away from White Hart Lane if he continues to play a limited role up front for the north London club.
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Source: Daily Mail
Source: Daily Mail