The striker is building up his fitness having not played regularly for Everton over the past two seasons.
Oumar Niasse has stressed that his improving fitness levels can prove beneficial for Everton.
The striker has not played regularly for Everton over the last couple of seasons and as a consequence is still building up his match fitness.
However, Niasse has made a significant impact when called upon this campaign – he has scored six goals in nine games across all competitions – which included a strike in the 2-2 draw away to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Niasse told the club’s official website: “It is difficult for me, because for two seasons in a row I did not have a proper pre-season.
“I have to work harder and keep running to get my fitness back. I am getting better and better and we will see at the end of the season what happens. But I am happy to get a goal and help my team.”
Everton have yet to appoint a permanent manager following the dismissal of Ronald Koeman, with David Unsworth remaining in temporary charge, while the club face a battle to avoid relegation, sitting 16th in the Premier League.
Niasse was isolated from the first-team set-up for a long period under Koeman but the Senegal attacker is now proving his worth in the Premier League.
Everton have already been knocked out of the Europa League but take on Atalanta in that competition at Goodison Park on Thursday before returning to Premier League action on Sunday with a trip to face Southampton.
Niasse’s pace and power has given Everton an extra dimension up front and as his fitness continues to improve he should become even more of a goalscoring threat.
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