LuaLua - expecting to be droppedLomana Lualua admits he is still not fit enough for Portsmouth's Premiership side - and fears he may be dropped for the next match at home to West Ham.
Lualua, who has flown to Tripoli for DR Congo's African Nations Cup qualifier against Libya, made his first league start since April in the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday - and almost snatched a point when his last-gasp header forced a flying save from Paul Robinson.
But the Pompey striker, who damaged an ankle against Arsenal towards the end of last season and aggravated it in a pre-season friendly, confessed he would not be surprised if he was axed by manager Harry Redknapp for the October 14 home clash with the Hammers.
He said: "I wasn't happy with how I played against Spurs. It was disappointing.
"But it was my first real game, and on reflection I'm not as fit as I could be. I'm lacking sharpness.
"I just wanted to play. But on balance, it might have been better waiting. When I was injured I was trying to get over the ankle problem. I wasn't concentrating on my running and fitness so much.
"I would like a run in the team, but to do that I need my sharpness. I would be happy with just some kind of run-out against West Ham - but to be honest, I would understand it if I didn't start."
He is hoping he can improve his fitness on international duty.
"I have a game for Congo now and I need to play for my fitness. I need to play - and they need me," he said.
"I know I have to fight for my place at Pompey, and so I want to get back to the right level quickly."
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