Jimmy Rice 13 November 2009
David Ngog has vowed to step up to the plate if called upon to replace Fernando Torres over the coming weeks.
The 20-year-old striker has impressed with a tally of four goals in nine largely-cameo appearances this term.
And while he accepts he is yet the finished article, Ngog believes he can continue to cause Barclays Premier League defences problems if selected by Rafa Benitez.
"Fernando is the best striker in the world, so any player would find it hard replacing him," he said.
"All I can do is play my own game and try and be myself because few players can do the things Fernando does.
"I feel tactically I can play as a lone striker, behind the striker or with another partner, so I am desperate to prove to the manager that I am ready to play in any situation.
"I believe that I have enough quality to be a good striker for the club and score many goals. But I understand that will come with time and experience.
"I am not 21 until next April so I have plenty of time to learn and I couldn't be learning from a better manager than Rafa Benitez or a better striker than Fernando."
Meanwhile, Ngog insists he and his clubmates have not become bad players overnight - and they can turn their season around following a dip in form.
"We need to remain confident in our own ability as individuals, as well as a team, because not much has changed from last season when we weren't far away from winning the league," said the France U21.
"The team is still very strong and we have to believe in ourselves.
"I know that Liverpool demands success and needs to win trophies, so losing games like we have isn't acceptable."
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