Torres proves to be the perfect role model for new Liverpool signing Ngog

Ngog, 19, joined the club for £1.5million from Paris St Germain last week, and could well make his debut in Wednesday's friendly away to Villarreal - a match that may also see the first appearance of Robbie Keane in a Liverpool shirt.  

Guiding light: Fernando Torres has made new French Under 19 striker David Ngog feel welcome at Anfield.

Ngog revealed that Kop hero Torres has already made sure he is settling into life at Anfield, with an offer of advice and help.  

Ngog told liverpoolfc.tv: 'I am obviously looking forward to playing and training with a striker of his quality.  

'To have someone like that who I can learn from will be great for me. I have already trained with Fernando and he has told me that if there is anything I need, I only have to ask.  

'He is such a big star and it's nice that he took the time, but all the players have been similar - including Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher. But Torres is one of my role models.'  

Another of the forward's idols is his fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry, who after an initial settling-in period went on to be one of the Premier League's finest-ever imports.

Ngog said: 'I know Henry made a massive impact in England, but I know it will not be easy for me to do the same.  

'But I am still young. The French league is very good, they have good defenders there. But in England it is quicker, more intense; it impacts upon you more, physically.  

'My qualities are that I am tall and quick, and technically good on the ball, but I still have to adapt to the physical side of the English game. Maybe I can be more aggressive.  

'I have spoken to Rafa (Benitez) about how I can progress. He told me how I could learn from some of the other great players who are already here.  

'I know I have to work very hard in order to get to the stage where I am playing a lot of games."  

He added: 'I am really looking forward to wearing the shirt for the first time. It will be a very proud moment for me, and I will try to do my best for this club.  

'Liverpool were my English team - I supported PSG in France - and I love this club. I will do my best to prove myself here and to help the team win matches.'