Lars Jacobsen is the relishing the prospect of making his Everton debut against Newcastle this weekend.
Danish defender in contention for Premier League debut
Lars Jacobsen is the relishing the prospect of making his Everton debut against Newcastle this weekend, a game which can be seen live on
Sky Sports 1 and HD1.
The Denmark international has endured a frustrating start to life on Merseyside following his summer arrival from Nurnberg.
He dislocated his shoulder while on international duty just two weeks into his 12-month contract at Goodison Park.
However, he is now back to full fitness and, with Tony Hibbert suspended for Sunday's trip to St James' Park, is looking to force his way into David Moyes' plans.
"I don't know what will happen on Sunday," Jacobsen told
Everton TV.
"If the manager wants me to play, I'll be ready. It's up to him to decide.
Patient
"I haven't been playing a lot of matches recently so it's up to him to decide if I'm ready. I just have to keep pushing and training and progressing everyday and we'll see when I can play.
"It would mean a lot to me. I've been here for over half a year now so, of course, it is something that I would like to do very soon. But again, I just have to be patient and wait for the chance."
Should Jacobsen be awarded his Premier League bow on Tyneside, the defender knows it is an opportunity he must grasp with both hands.
"It's very important because it's always important to prove that you can play in those kind of games - Premier League games," he added.
"You need to take your chance when you get it. It's the same thing for every player every week."
