Raymond Domenech insists Patrick Vieira needs to be playing regularly before he will be recalled by France.

The 33-year-old Inter Milan midfielder was a notable omission from his squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

Domenech opted to hand a first call-up to Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, leaving 107-cap Vieira out in the cold.

Vieira has been tipped to rejoin Arsenal this summer, although Domenech does not mind which club he is at as long as he is playing regularly.

"Pat needs to play a lot to feel good and to get back to his best level," explained Domenech.

"He has to keep playing. I hope he will start playing - at Arsenal or Inter Milan."