Pepe Reina

[Alex]

Is it time to bring Fridel home?

[Muddled]

I think the time is right.

Reina still holds some value and we're at the beginning of a long-term project (c) to build the right group (c) to implement Rodgers' vision (c). As Pablo has mentioned, replacing a goalkeeper is not an easy task, but it's one Rodgers and FSG have got to get right; it may take a while to get an already hit-and-miss defence with the right personnel (I think we'll see Skrtel leave this summer) and a new goalkeeper functioning right from the off - they have time banked to make this call whilst they have patience and low-expectation amongst the majority of fans.

EDIT: The time is right to sell Reina, not to answer Alex's post and bring Friedel home.

[Vermilion]

The young Joe Hart (best keeper in the world) has made a few mistakes too.

[RichC]

Aguero's got previous. He's a class player, a finish like that from him doesn't surprise me.

cracking finish but he shouldn't have been given the opportunity

[-V-]

The young Joe Hart (best keeper in the world) has made a few mistakes too.

Thats because he's massively overrated. He's a good shot stopper but he is lacking in plenty other areas

[Vermilion]

Thats because he's massively overrated. He's a good shot stopper but he is lacking in plenty other areas

I think it's also to do with the fact all keepers make mistakes, but people only really take a harsh view or remember them when they cost you.

[Gibbo]

Pepe Reina says Liverpool can't compete in Premier League title race
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has admitted the Anfield outfit 'can't compete' in the Premier League title race with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

The Reds are currently 26 points adrift of leaders United in the Premier League table and remain 17 behind champions City following Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Brendan Rodgers' side held a 2-1 lead against City going into the closing stages, before Reina's ill-advised rush from his line allowed Sergio Aguero to score a spectacular equaliser.

And the shot-stopper believes that the difference between the financial muscle and squad strength of the Premier League's leading trio and Liverpool has reached a significant point.

"Right now we can't compete with the big guns. They have a big edge over us at the moment, both financially and squad-wise."
Pepe Reina Quotes of the week

Reina told Marca: "Right now we can't compete with the big guns. They have a big edge over us at the moment, both financially and squad-wise.

"There's a reason they are so many points ahead of us, and it's not because of one or two better players."

The Spain international has come under the spotlight personally this term, with his standards having slipped from previous seasons.

Reina admits this has been the most testing campaign for himself and the Reds since he moved to Anfield in July 2005, but defended his displays and insists the club need to be given time under Rodgers.

He added: "It's been a strange season for me because I've missed lots of games with injury.

"Some people say I've had a bad season, but honestly I think I only had three poor matches, at the beginning of the year.

"This has been the most unsettled season, both personally and as a team, since I joined the club.

"Liverpool is going through a transitional period, with new ideas and a different playing philosophy. That takes time. People have to be patient. It's normal for us to be erratic.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...gue-title-race

[Kenneth]

He's only played about 20-25 games, so he's not doing great by his own admission. Make that 4 games now at least, so he's been poor in about 20% of matches.

[Shaggy]

Andrew Beasley @BassTunedToRed
I keep reading on here that Reina's errors have cost #LFC 14 pts this season. I've been critical of Pepe recently, but that stat is bull****

Andrew Beasley @BassTunedToRed
Reina's made errors leading to goals 4 times. Arsenal H(would've still lost), Norwich A(won), Spurs A (1 pt), City A(2 pts). It's 3 at most.

[Alex]

Arguably he would win us 10 points a season too. Which if factored in could add up at the end of the season.

[RichC]

I'd say a combo of individual errors across the team and bad officiating might have cost us 14 points this season, Pepe on his own it does seem quite high

[Bender]

Reina: "This has been the most unsettled season, both personally and as a team, since I joined the club."[Twitter]

[Kenneth]

You can't say that we would still have lost against Arsenal, although we probably would because we didn't look very threatening. He also gifted Hearts a goal in the Europa I recall.

[Mattshark]

You can't say that we would still have lost against Arsenal, although we probably would because we didn't look very threatening. He also gifted Hearts a goal in the Europa I recall.

We won the hearts game though.

[red g]

Reina: "This has been the most unsettled season, both personally and as a team, since I joined the club."[Twitter]

Thats quite a statement after the last few years!!