While Liverpool try to fill the void left by the injury to star striker Fernando Torres, it shouldn't be Daniel Pacheco as his replacement, reckons Reds legend Ian Rush.
The 19-year-old, who has made four appearances for the Reds this season, looks set to feature in the remaining games due to Torres’ knee injury, which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Liverpool will be without their leading goalscorer for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Atletico Madrid and Rush believes although Pacheco has the ability to change a game, he is not ready to replace Torres.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "While the young Spaniard has certainly got the kind of intelligence and ability to change a game, I’m not sure he’s the one to come in for Torres yet.
"His size means he could struggle leading the line on his own, and would probably be better playing off someone."
David Ngog have come in for criticism in recent weeks, especially after missing some relatively simple chances against Birmingham City, but Rush believes he would be a more suitable replacement for Torres.
"Ngog has done as well as can be expected of him when he’s been asked to cover for Torres," Rush said.
"Although he didn’t score at St Andrews I was impressed with his movement against Birmingham.
"But as a striker you’re judged on goals and he tends to snatch at chances whereas Torres will take that extra split second to gain his composure."
The 19-year-old, who has made four appearances for the Reds this season, looks set to feature in the remaining games due to Torres’ knee injury, which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Liverpool will be without their leading goalscorer for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Atletico Madrid and Rush believes although Pacheco has the ability to change a game, he is not ready to replace Torres.
He told the Liverpool Echo: "While the young Spaniard has certainly got the kind of intelligence and ability to change a game, I’m not sure he’s the one to come in for Torres yet.
"His size means he could struggle leading the line on his own, and would probably be better playing off someone."
David Ngog have come in for criticism in recent weeks, especially after missing some relatively simple chances against Birmingham City, but Rush believes he would be a more suitable replacement for Torres.
"Ngog has done as well as can be expected of him when he’s been asked to cover for Torres," Rush said.
"Although he didn’t score at St Andrews I was impressed with his movement against Birmingham.
"But as a striker you’re judged on goals and he tends to snatch at chances whereas Torres will take that extra split second to gain his composure."
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