Pompey star admits problemPortsmouth striker Lomana LuaLua has admitted that he is lacking match fitness after making his first league start since April in against Tottenham.
He said: "It was my first real game, and on reflection I'm not as fit as I could be. I'm lacking sharpness."
"I have a game for DR Congo now and I need to play for my fitness. I need to play - and they need me,"
"I know I have to fight for my place at Portsmouth, and so I want to get back to the right level quickly.
"I wasn't happy with how I played against Spurs. It was disappointing.
"I just wanted to play. But on balance, it might have been better waiting. When I was injured I was trying to get over the ankle problem. I wasn't concentrating on my running and fitness so much.
"I would like a run in the team, but to do that I need my sharpness.
"I would be happy with just some kind of run-out against West Ham - but to be honest, I would understand it if I didn't start."
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