Novo ready for Hampden Park date

10 March 2009 09:31
The Spanish striker has been out for five weeks with an ankle injury, but has returned to full training ahead of the weekend's showdown at Hampden Park. Novo acknowledges he may be short of match sharpness, but has vowed to be available to manager Walter Smith as Gers look to claim the first leg of a domestic Treble. "I feel good and I am working really hard as I try to get fit for this game," Novo told the club's official website. "I've been doing a lot with the physios and I'm hopeful of playing a part. "You always worry about things if you are injured ahead of a big game and I am no different. Every time I train, I am feeling better and that is the most important thing. "I certainly feel I can make a contribution and in Old Firm games, you always find it within you to do a job. "Whether you are fully fit or not, it is about your mentality and how much you want to play rather than anything else. "It won't be a problem for me to play on Sunday. Adrenalin will help me if the manager chooses me." Scottish CIS Cup Winner 2008/09 Win Outright: Rangers 5/6  

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