Martin Laursen is confident of having a big season at Aston Villa.
The central defender has been dogged by knee problems, which at one stage appeared career-threatening, since his £3 million move from AC Milan in the summer of 2004.
And the Denmark international, who is entering the final year of his contract, wants to be a regular performer for Villa during the 2007-2008 campaign.
"The goal for me this season has to be that I play, not necessarily every game, but many games. I want to really be a regular player because I haven't done that yet in my three years at Villa.
"It's not good enough just to play a few games and play them well. I need to play many games now. I want a season where I play every weekend and every midweek game. I need to play regularly.
"I know I have said that before but I really feel fit and prepared for the season. Now I have to keep working hard on my fitness."
