Orlando Sa hopeful of making an impact at Fulham

Fulham striker Orlando Sa believes that next season could be his year at Craven Cottage as he prepares for the new 2012-13 season.

The 24-year-old's campaign with the Cottagers last season was marred by a hamstring injury, which prevented the Portuguese forward from fighting for a regular spot in Martin Jol's starting lineup.

"I feel that this is a really important pre-season for me," Orlando told the club's official website. "I want to be really prepared ahead of the new campaign because I want this year to be my year.

"Next season will be much better for me. I did find the pace of the game very fast five or six months ago but towards the end of the season I felt good and come August I hope to be much better."

Sa moved to the Premier League outfit from Porto last year.