Jese Rodriguez believes that he is close to returning to full fitness.

The Real Madrid attacker missed the second half of last season with a serious knee problem, but returned to action earlier this month.

The Spaniard has admitted that he is still short of top condition, but has said that he is on the right track.

"I've recovered, so that's why I'm playing again. I feel much better than I did two or three weeks ago," Jese told reporters.

"I spent six of the seven days during the holidays working with my physio. I need to pursue this treatment so I can continue toning my knee muscles. I'm facing 2015 in the same way as my colleagues, with the idea of going for every title we're competing for."

The 21-year-old scored eight times in 31 games for Real Madrid last season.