Fit-again Fryatt is raring to go

Fryatt joined Leicester from Walsall in January 2006

Leicester City striker Matt Fryatt is winning his fitness battle and insists he can play a part in the first game of the season against Swansea on Saturday.

He missed much of pre-season because of a hernia operation and leg infection.

But the Fryatt came off the bench to score the winner in Saturday's 1-0 friendly victory over Real Valladolid.

"Hopefully there will be no side effects, I can get a week's training under my belt and take it from there," Fryatt told BBC Radio Leicester.

"I'm delighted. I felt good and it's good to get a few minutes. It feels like the operation has been a good one."

Fryatt, who scored 32 goals as Nigel Pearson's side marched to the League One title last season, admitted missing out on the pre-season fitness work is a big blow.

"I always feel you need games in pre-season. You can do all the fitness, all the runs but you need match fitness and I was glad to get out there.

"I'm a lot of games behind other players. I've only played 30 minutes.".

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we need at least one more striker. Dickov has failed to score in pre-season and Howard has only scored one. Fryatt has played just 30 mins and scored which is great, but what happens when he and the rest are out?

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But despite his concerns, Fryatt, 23, has every confidence the first season back in the Championship can be a success - both for him and for the club.

"I first came here when I was 19 and struck up a good partnership with Iain Hume (in the Championship). I scored some crucial goals and kept us in the league," he said.

"Then the following season there were injuries and disappointment and the season after we got relegated (from the Championship) and it wasn't a great season.

"I've put my hands up and said that before - it keeps on being dragged up but that's gone.

"I'm fed up with it but if I keep on playing the way I'm capable of doing and carry on the form from last year I'm sure the season will be good and the team will fare well.

"We've looked good we've had a few wins in pre-season and I'm sure we will be up and running for the opening game."

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