Liverpool's Ryan Babel is hoping to put an indifferent season
behind him – by becoming a Kop idol like Fernando Torres, reports
the Liverpool Echo.
"With Robbie (Keane) having gone to Tottenham that has increased
my chances a little more," said the 22-year-old Dutch forward. "I
feel that I am ready for more playing time so hopefully that will
come.
"I have spoken with the manager and he has told me what my role
can be in the future. If necessary, I will play as a winger, but I
have made no secret of my desire to play as a striker at
Liverpool.
"Fernando has wonderful movement and that is what makes him the
player he is. It’s definitely an area where I can get better, so I
look at him in training.
"My shooting with my left foot could be better, too, and
Fernando is good with both feet so I have been watching how he
positions his body to strike the ball.
"I have to keep telling myself that I am only 22. it is easy to
forget that.
"It is good for me that I have been playing more as a striker
because that is where I feel most comfortable.
"But I have time on my side and there are more players in the
squad who have more experience and are good in that role, too.
"As long as I am playing, though, I am happy being anywhere on
the pitch."