West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca was happy to score in last week's victory over AEK Larnaca.
The 4-0 win set up a Europa Conference League quarterfinal against Gent.
I was out for a long time with an injury and it was so stressful that I could not help my team, but now I'm fit and I'm very happy," Scamacca told West Ham TV.
The first shot was really close, and I had two of three chances, but it was an important win and to pass to the next round. It was absolutely important for me and for the team [for me to score] and also for me to play minutes and I feel better.
The fans were amazing, like every time. They sent me a lot of messages, so I felt the love and I really appreciate it."
Scamacca arrived in east London last July at the age of 23 after just two seasons in Italy's Serie A with Genoa and Sassuolo and, while he spoke English, it was always going to take time for the forward to settle into life in a new city, a new country, at a new club in a new league.
Injuries can happen because every season is different and this league is different from where I have come," he observed. It was unlucky, but now it's good and we'll keep going.
I feel good, I'm happy to be here and play for this Club and live in London, so everything is good."