Adam Idah says he has to be “careful” to manage his load as he continues to emerge from a long spell on the sidelines.
The Ireland international has made 12 appearances for Norwich since early December, when he made his comeback from a long-term knee injury.
He had to go under the knife twice to get to the bottom of his problem during a frustrating spell in the 13-time capped youngster’s fledgling career.
And now that he is back playing regular first-team football the 22-year-old knows he has to look after his knee if he is to avoid further complications.
“I feel 100 percent fit,” the Cork native told The Pink Un. “I have to bear in mind that I did have a bad knee injury and I have to be a bit careful.
“My job is to play football and that is what I’m going to do.
“You do have to be careful at times and there is always that thought in the back of your head where something happens and what if it’s quite bad.
“But I’m feeling really good and I need to get my knee back to getting used to playing games again.”
Idah was recently handed a major boost when Norwich handed him a brand new five-year contract.
He described the decision to tie his long-term future to the Carrow Road side as a “no-brainer” - and he pledged to repay the club for their faith.
“It’s great. It shows that the club have great faith and are willing to believe in me,” said Idah.
“To get a new contract as a player is a great feeling and it gives you a lot of confidence.
“Norwich is a place that I love playing, I’ve been here since I was 15 and it is pretty much all I have ever known.
“I was out for nearly a year and a half so it’s been quite hard to get back into the team. I worked as hard as I could to get back fit.
“When the club offered the contract it was a bit of a weight off the shoulders. I have to repay them.
“Norwich is a family club and it’s very similar to where I am from back home – that’s why I love it here.
“The people in the club are so friendly. When they offered the new contract, it was a no-brainer for me.”
