Birmingham City No2 Roy Aitken is keen to see Mauro Zarate make an impact in the remainder of this season.
Zarate is only at the start of his career but the player on loan from Al-Sadd was one of the stars of last year's FIFA Under-20 World Cup and has impressed in two substitute appearances for City.
Aitken said: "Can Zarate have the same impact as Dugarry? You are talking about a different type of player. Dugarry was an experienced pro, while this is a young boy who is making his way in the game.
"But, if he has the same impact as Dugarry had, I'd be delighted. That is what we are looking for and, when any player comes in, you are looking for them to spark.
"We have brought Mauro in to play games and make an impact over the next three or four months. When the manager brought in James McFadden and Mauro, he was looking for people who can change a game - and both can do that.
"Mauro has shown when he has come on as a substitute that he has got the ability to beat a defender. He has got that bit of skill, is an exciting player to watch and a crowd-pleaser.
"Mauro is trying to make a name for himself. He scores goals and he gives us that extra dimension in the front third. He is an attack-minded player.
"We brought him and James McFadden to the club to give us that extra bit of match-winning ability."
Aitken believes Zarate has come to terms quickly with the demands of the English game.
He said: "To come into the pace of the English game is hard for him but he has looked lively and really raring to go and has done so in training as well.
"Mauro has already showed good strength of character and good fitness and has natural ability."
