Fulhamfc - Ashkan Dejagah is hoping to be ready for the start of the 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season as he continues his rehabilitation from injury.

Having signed from German side Wolfsburg on deadline day in August 2012, Dejagah made 21 appearances for the Club last season but suffered ankle ligament damage in the 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers on 1st April, ruling him out for the remainder of the term.

But the flying winger has been working hard on his fitness and is keen to get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

“I feel good. It has been nine weeks since my operation and I have started running,” he told the official website. “I am looking forward to starting training again soon and I have five or six weeks to work with the physios to get me in the best possible shape for pre-season games and the start of the Premier League.”

The injury came at a bad time for the midfielder - and Fulham - as he was just starting to showcase his obvious potential.

“It was a big blow,” he added. “It was the first time that I have suffered a big injury like that and it was frustrating as I was playing well. It would have been great to finish the season and help the team, but this is football and hopefully I can come back even stronger.

“I am very motivated because I want to build on last season. I really enjoyed playing in the Premier League and it was good for me to play. I hope I am ready for the first game and have enough time to work with the team before the start of the season. I look forward to playing a part in pre-season so I can be as fit as possible.”

The 26-year-old will be setting himself some personal targets when he returns to the fold, with goalscoring top of his list.

“I want to score my first goal for Fulham,” he said. “I always try my best and, as a midfielder, I want to get goals and assists. That is why I am in the team and I want to get as many as possible when I am back on the pitch.”

With Dejagah on the sidelines, his country Iran qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a win over South Korea in Asian Qualifying earlier this month and our man is looking forward to next summer already.

“It was amazing for Iran,” he added. “I watched every game and called the players afterwards to congratulate them. It is a dream for every player to represent their country at the World Cup, so it means so much to my teammates and I’m so excited for us.

“This season is a big one for me personally and for Fulham. I want to do everything I can to play well and then hopefully I can play for my country in Brazil next summer.”