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by **stmichael** » Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:45 am

we need to tie pacheco down on a new long term contract when he gets back. the kid is a future potential world beater imo.

by **Tim LFC** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:16 am

Young Liverpool striker Krisztian Nemeth could be facing an uphill battle to break into new boss Roy Hodgson’s first team plans this season – but remains hopeful of succeeding at Anfield.

The 21-year-old Hungarian, who has returned to the club for pre-season training at Melwood after spending the whole of last season on loan at Greek outfit AEK Athens, has been left out of the Reds' squad which jetted out to Switzerland and Austria yesterday.

Reports this week have claimed that Italian side Lecce have tabled a £2million bid for Nemeth's services.

But his agent, Tibor Pataky, told the ECHO that the ex-MTK Budapest forward is still eager to prove himself at Liverpool, but admitted the option of another season out on loan was one he would consider.

"Krisztian has a very clear opinion; he wants to stay as a Liverpool player, and his wish is to be successful as a Liverpool player, if Liverpool will give him a chance to fight," said Pataky.

"For now he is back at Melwood, he is working hard and looking forward. If he feels he will get a chance to make the jump into the first team, he will do everything he can to do so. But if not, then he is happy to go for maybe half a season to another club on loan."

Nemeth made 17 appearances, scoring three times, for AEK last season. Reports have suggested the Greek club are keen on extending their deal with him, while a host of Serie A clubs are also said to be circulating.

But Pataky says the striker's future will be decided first by Liverpool, with youngster then assessing his options.

"There have been no discussions with Roy Hodgson yet, but we know a lot about the philosophy of the manager from (Hungarian Fulham player) Zoltan Gera," he said.

"But we must stress, first it is for Liverpool FC to decide on Krisztian's future.

"He has complete faith in the club. If they want him to return to AEK, then we will think about it. If they want him to go to one of the Italian clubs who are showing an interest, then we will think about it.

"He trusts himself of course, but he is also realistic. If Liverpool say he can fight for a first team place, then he will do so. If not, he will respect their decisions."

Having helped the Reds' reserve team to championship glory in 2007-08, and now proven himself in a top-level of European football, Nemeth is clearly developing fast.

He starred for Hungary's under-20 side at last summer's World Cup in Egypt, and in May made his senior debut for the national team against Germany in Budapest. And with Euro 2012 qualifiers approaching, the Gyor-born forward has an added incentive to perform this season.

"Of course the Hungarian national team is very important to him," says Pataky.

"He will now fight for a place in the squad for the Euro 2012 qualification matches."

by **Waldo** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:09 pm

I don't think anything will be announced/decided about either until such time as Hodgson has been given some time to see both these guys in training. Not sure about his history with young talent development but he may, like many of us, see Pacheco as a potential superstar and include him in his 1st team plans for the 2010/11 season. OK he is only a kid but Fabregas was a similar age when he broke into the Arsenal team!!

by **Owzat** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:11 pm

If he can't make an understrength squad then it doesn't bode well. Maybe Woy doesn't want to cup tie him.................

by **Waldo** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:12 pm

aCe' wrote:
Well Red wrote:
NANNY RED wrote:Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has confirmed Pacheco is one of their targets

loan our little wonderkid away from a depleted squad and a new manager who hasn't had a chance to properly see him in action yet?

Must be Jokin

Exactly what we should be doing... All jokes aside...

He's not ready for first team football yet and needs to improve the mental and physical sides of his game... With regular playing experience at a decent level he'd improve much faster than he would as a Liverpool reserves player who gets 3 or 4 appearances all season...

Realistically, he'll be competing with Jovanovic, Joe Cole, Babel Maxi, Kuyt, Gerrard, Aquilani, and perhaps even Shelvey and some other youngsters for 3 attacking midfielder spots..

Having 7 players who are currently better/more established than him is going to be tough for him... Loan him out for a season then see how it goes from there... Top goalscorer in an u19 tournament or not, hes not ready yet...

Not sure Roy will have all those options come the end of the transfer window.

Not sure Roy will want to keep hold of Babel (don't see him fitting into his way of play), Kuyt is linked with Inter and Maxi looks like he is on the move.

Maybe there is a place for Pacheco as an attacking MF option :idea

by **Sabre** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:30 pm

While in the San Sebastian local press there is much expectations about bringing Pacheco, and they even make the lad an interview in which he says a loan to Real Sociedad would captivate him, I don't think it will happen.

I don't think it will happen because Liverpool won't want that.

From the interview, the most relevant message you can get is that the lad is well happy at Liverpool, but he's in total desire of having first team football.

by **Ben Patrick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:33 pm

well at this moment in time sabes he mustnt be too far away, given our chronic lack of options.
Hope he stays and is given some playing time.

Just so he can surprise bigmichael

by **Sabre** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:41 pm

Ben Patrick wrote:well at this moment in time sabes he mustnt be too far away, given our chronic lack of options.
Hope he stays and is given some playing time.

Just so he can surprise bigmichael

Perhaps the lad needs what you say a voice in the ear, or a tap in the shoulder or something. Because both in this interview and the last one after the two goals, he's talking about needing morale, needing confidence.

That is, Roy Hodgson should talk with him as soon as the european competition ends to reassure the lad.

by **Ben Patrick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:45 pm

Sabre wrote:
Ben Patrick wrote:well at this moment in time sabes he mustnt be too far away, given our chronic lack of options.
Hope he stays and is given some playing time.

Just so he can surprise bigmichael

Perhaps the lad needs what you say a voice in the ear, or a tap in the shoulder or something. Because both in this interview and the last one after the two goals, he's talking about needing morale, needing confidence.

That is, Roy Hodgson should talk with him as soon as the european competition ends to reassure the lad.

Yes definitaley by the sounds of it.

When does the competition end mate ?

by **bigmick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:47 pm

I actually watched him the other day against England in that under 19 thing and was quite impressed. Mind you, Spain were that good I think I could have played for them and looked like a World Class holding midfielder (I wouldn't have had to hold anything).

He gives it the eyes all the time and has the look of a skinny Peter Beardsley (who's died his har black and got better looking) to me, and although he's paceless he does have lovely touch and good awareness. I don't know if he always plays down the left but to me he looks right footed, and overall I was impressed.

I actually would loan him out, because although he obviously has talent he needs to beef up and wise up a bit. Better than I thought he was though I must admit.

by **Sabre** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:49 pm

The final of the sub 19 competition is tomorrow at 18.00 British time.

by **stmichael** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:50 pm

according to the echo, pacheco is not going on loan and maxi is staying :cool:

by **Ben Patrick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:52 pm

stmichael wrote:according to the echo, pacheco is not going on loan and maxi is staying

Happy with both of those if true.
Good footballers the pair of them.

by **bigmick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:53 pm

Ben Patrick wrote:
stmichael wrote:according to the echo, pacheco is not going on loan and maxi is staying

Happy with both of those if true.
Good footballers the pair of them.

They are, but if you added them together you wouldn't get a Premiership footballer out of them at the moment in my view.

by **Ben Patrick** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:57 pm

Sabre wrote:The final of the sub 19 competition is tomorrow at 18.00 British time.

Sound thanks mate, will watch that after work.

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