Liverpool FC starlet Dani Pacheco eager to work hard for more first team glory

19 February 2010 08:00
Dirk Kuyt congratulates Dani Pacheco for Liverpool FC[LNB]DANIEL PACHECO today reflected on his game-changing cameo against Unirea Urziceni and insisted: 'This is where the hard work starts.'[LNB]The young striker replaced Alberto Aquilani on 75 minutes of a contest that appeared to be heading for a goal-less draw but, moments later, Liverpool had established a first-leg lead.[LNB]Pacheco showed bravery and tenacity to knock a Ryan Babel cross back for David Ngog to bundle in from close range, giving Liverpool some room to manoeuvre when they go to Bucharest next week.[LNB]It was only the 19-year-old's third senior appearance and he has yet to start a game for the Reds but his stock is high at Anfield and, judging by the ovation he was given when coming on, Pacheco already has a sizeable fan base.[LNB]However, the pint-sized forward has admitted he still has much to learn and just hopes he gets a couple more chances to develop his game between now and the end of the season.[LNB]'I was very happy to get involved with the game and help the team out and I think everyone was quite happy at the end,' said Pacheco. 'It is always a good thing when the manager is talking about you but I know I have to keep working, keep listening and doing my best for the reserves.[LNB]'I've got to keep my feet on the floor and listen to what the manager is saying to me. I hope I will get more chances in the future and do the same again.[LNB]'They were very narrow but full marks, we kept on going. We tried to pass the ball in between the lines and the goal is very important for next week in Romania.[LNB]'We can now think about Manchester City. If I get a chance again, I hope I will take it but we will see what happens.'

Source: Liverpool_Echo