Ofir Marciano admits his future is uncertain after falling out of favour at Hibs.
The towering 30-year-old has been benched by Easter Road head coach Paul Heckingbottom in the last four fixtures, with summer signing Chris Maxwell claiming the gloves for showdowns against Hearts, Kilmarnock, Celtic and Aberdeen.
Marciano remains contracted to Hibs until the June 2021 and has vowed to keep battling for his place between the sticks.
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However, speaking while on international duty with Israel - where he helped his nation to a 3-1 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Latvia - he addressed speculation that he may be forced to look elsewhere for regular football.
“I have a contract for another year after this season but it's impossible to know if I'll leave,” said Marciano. “I live in the moment - I'm training hard and working hard.
“I am still under contract at Hibs, so I'd rather not get into it too much. I believe in myself - but if the team chooses to get rid of me, then fine.
“I'm a professional, and I'll be a professional until the end.”
Marciano has been one of Hibs star men since Neil Lennon snapped him up from Ashdod in 2016, initially on loan before making the switch permanent a year later.
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He has made 96 appearances for the capital club and was a key part of the side that won the Championship title in 2017 before qualifying for Europe in the following campaign.
"I haven't played in the last few games but it was for professional reasons,” continued Marciano. “Before that I was playing regularly and playing well.
“I love Hibs and the fans, and I will do everything as long as I am there - whether I am playing or not.”
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