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.