BRENDAN Rodgers has been quick to once again dispel the rumours suggesting the departure of Pepe Reina from Anfield is imminent, and insists that they maintain a strong affiliation.
Reina is reported to be a target for Barcelona this summer, who seem set to lose Victor Valdes after he revealed he did not want to sign a new deal with the club.
Despite this, Rodgers insists that he is not going to let Reina go, insisting that the Spaniard is still in his plans and that he has never had any troubles with the 30 year old.
“I think a lot of the stuff this year has just been based on the speculation that Valdes is going. I am counting on him for next season, yes. He’s never been unsettled and our relationship is very strong.
“Pepe and I speak a lot. He’s a good man and I’ve real respect for him. I see him as someone who is going to be here.
“He is 30 years of age and is someone who looks after his body. The sports science team this year have worked really well with him. I think he’s been outstanding and had great focus and hopefully that will continue for us.”
Reina was signed for Liverpool by Rafa Benitez in 2005, and quickly became a fan favourite and a first team regular and has held that position ever since.
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Iminent 4 what? Rodgers we don’t Reina pls we need strong goal keeper plz 4 God sake.
Pls buy us good keeper
Will see enough of reina, he is a flop. plssssssssss anoda keeper for GOD sake
Raina is still good we still need him he has good reflex
we hv had enough of reina n we need an active keeper, so pls reina should go he hv tried