St Johnstone winger Diallang Jaiyesimi "buzzing" to entertain fans after recovering from injury

Diallang Jaiyesimi is ready to entertain and make up for lost time after a frustrating start to his St Johnstone career.

The winger, on loan from Charlton and known as ‘DJ’, has yet to feature this season due to picking up a niggling hamstring injury soon after arriving at McDiarmid Park.

But recovery has gone well and, coupled with last week’s weather call-off, he is now fully fit and relishing the chance to show what he can do against St Mirren.

“It wasn’t a great start, obviously, with the injury,” Jaiyesimi told the PA.

“But it has given me time to train with the team and get a feel for the way we play.

“The aim was to get into the team as soon as possible, but it didn’t go to plan. It has been frustrating but I’m back now.

“Hopefully, when I do play, I can get off to a great start. I’m good to go after a couple weeks worth of running and rehab.

“The game getting cancelled last week gave me a bit more time to train with the team.”

Jaiyesimi is keen to help Saints create more chances in the forward department.

Fellow winger Drey Wright has been ruled out for a considerable amount of time with a knee injury and requires an operation.

Wright often played in the right wing-back role and Jaiyesimi has revealed that is a position he would feel comfortable playing.

“I like to create chances and get forward,” the 25-year-old explained.

“I feel I am a creative player and I like to entertain the fans.

“I don’t mind the pressure. I know what I can do and I know what the gaffer wants from me.

“If called upon I will do my job for the team. I’ve played right wing-back before.

“I’ve played in various positions so I won’t be out of my comfort zone.

“I’m buzzing for it. I haven’t played a competitive game for a while now. I’m raring