Anthony Elanga says he feels "120%" fit after unusual injury

Anthony Elanga says he feels "120 per cent" fit and has no lingering discomfort from the groin injury that disrupted his start to the season.

The Newcastle winger has explained how the problem was initially difficult to identify, but his recovery proved quicker than expected after suffering the injury in training in September.

Speaking to Fotbollskanalen, while away with Sweden in Valencia, he said:

"It was an injury that was a bit difficult to identify. It was in the groin. But I came back faster than everyone thought.

"I took very good care of myself. I eat well, I rest well. The medical team at the club were very good with me, as was the cooperation with my own team, who I work with off the pitch.

"It was a strange injury. I'm just happy to be back."

Elanga missed four Premier League matches and returned after just over a month.

Fit again and looking for rhythm

Asked whether he could still feel the injury, Elanga replied:

"Nothing. I feel healthy, 120 per cent."

On his form, he added:

"It's about regaining the momentum I had at the start of the season. Now I'm happy to be here, back with the national team, and to build on that momentum."

Sweden face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday before taking on Poland on Tuesday, so Elanga could come up against Newcastle teammate Amar Dedić this weekend. Both were named in their countries' squads for this international break.

Jacob Murphy started on the right and scored in the 1-1 draw at Fulham, with Elanga on the bench. A productive international break would strengthen the Swede's case for reclaiming that place.