Viduka Ready To Kick-Start His Season!

Last updated : 30 November 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

The Australian's gruelling summer on duty with his national side at the Asian Cup in the Far East and a succession of injuries have limited him to just eight starts for his new club to date.

He has been well short of match fitness, and it has shown in recent fixtures.

Viduka: "I want to get as many goals as I can under my belt. With every game, you get fitter and fitter, so hopefully it should not be too long.

"I'm very happy to be training and playing as normal. It has been stop-start.

"I had a pretty long summer with the national team - I was away for a long time and I came back here and I didn't really do a proper pre-season with the team.

"It's good to get it behind me and be able to concentrate on some games coming up and just to be involved in the squad.

"I was happy with my form last season and I was looking - and still am looking - to keep on going from there.

"Everybody has got used to each other a little bit more now we have had some time to spend together and hopefully, whoever is playing, we can combine well."