Q&A with Jose Reina
Is there anything you do to motivate yourself before games? Stacey, Leicester
We all listen to music in the dressing room, to tunes that most of us like, more for relaxation than motivation.
I have superstitions too. I repeat them before each match so that, at least mentally, I'm totally prepared. I do a lot of motivation work. I try to focus as much as possible.
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Which striker do you hate playing against? Chris, Coventry
Didier Drogba is the best I have come up against. He is a very complete player with incredible strength.
Another player who's always scored a lot of goals against me is Fernando Torres! It's a good job he's playing for my side now and scoring against other keepers! Torres is fantastic. He's proving that at Liverpool.
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How does Gerrard compare to the Spanish central midfielders you've played with or against? Jim, Newton-le-Willows
Steve Gerrard is simply one of the best five footballers in the world. I have played with some great midfielders, but he is the most complete central midfielder in the world.
He's a hard worker and a quality player. He's a leader on the pitch and can decide a game on his own.
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What tips would you give a keeper about to go into a penalty shootout? Anon
It's vital to be armed with lots of information about how the penalty specialists in each team take their penalties. When they're shooting, you must wait until the last moment.
It's important to have the security of knowing you are going to guess where the ball will go and you are going to save it. Conviction! That's the key.
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Why do you think Liverpool have problems in the Premier League, but in Europe we are a difficult side to beat? Nathan, Devon
In England it's harder to win games by simply being tactically astute. The physical aspect plays an important part in Premier League games.
In the Champions League, Liverpool can beat any team. And we are going to go far in the Champions League again.
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What were your first impressions on joining a great club like Liverpool? Anees, Sheffield
I was happy and full of hope. When you live the experience of what it means to be a player for Liverpool FC you realise how lucky you are, because many people would love to be in your place.
It is a great privilege to play for Liverpool. Playing every game at Anfield is an incredible thing.
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Can Liverpool be contenders for the Premier League title in your time at the club? Clive, NG31
I hope next year we can work hard to at last win the Premier League. It's our number one objective.
To get there we must be more consistent and have world-class players (or at least more of them) in the squad. A lot is being done to bring in top signings, but we need an even greater push.
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Rumours persist that you could be on your way back to Spain this summer. Is there any truth in it or are you happy with Liverpool? Gary, Ireland
I'm really happy at Liverpool. As I said, it's amazing to be playing for one of the greatest teams in the World.
I want to stick around at Liverpool for a few years yet.
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What's the best save you've made? Pete
One save stays with me, which was from Roberto Carlos at the Bernabeu. It was a Real Madrid-Villarreal game, which finished 1-1.
The save came in the last minute. Roberto Carlos hit a direct free-kick, one of his specials, and I managed to save it.
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Who is your idol? Who do you think is a good role model for youngsters now? Anon
My idol was Andoni Zubizarreta, who played for Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia and Spain. Later on it was Jose Molina who played for Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna.
Right now I think the best keepers are Petr Cech, Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon, in no particular order.
Is there anything you do to motivate yourself before games? Stacey, Leicester
We all listen to music in the dressing room, to tunes that most of us like, more for relaxation than motivation.
I have superstitions too. I repeat them before each match so that, at least mentally, I'm totally prepared. I do a lot of motivation work. I try to focus as much as possible.
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Which striker do you hate playing against? Chris, Coventry
Didier Drogba is the best I have come up against. He is a very complete player with incredible strength.
Another player who's always scored a lot of goals against me is Fernando Torres! It's a good job he's playing for my side now and scoring against other keepers! Torres is fantastic. He's proving that at Liverpool.
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How does Gerrard compare to the Spanish central midfielders you've played with or against? Jim, Newton-le-Willows
Steve Gerrard is simply one of the best five footballers in the world. I have played with some great midfielders, but he is the most complete central midfielder in the world.
He's a hard worker and a quality player. He's a leader on the pitch and can decide a game on his own.
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What tips would you give a keeper about to go into a penalty shootout? Anon
It's vital to be armed with lots of information about how the penalty specialists in each team take their penalties. When they're shooting, you must wait until the last moment.
It's important to have the security of knowing you are going to guess where the ball will go and you are going to save it. Conviction! That's the key.
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Why do you think Liverpool have problems in the Premier League, but in Europe we are a difficult side to beat? Nathan, Devon
In England it's harder to win games by simply being tactically astute. The physical aspect plays an important part in Premier League games.
In the Champions League, Liverpool can beat any team. And we are going to go far in the Champions League again.
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What were your first impressions on joining a great club like Liverpool? Anees, Sheffield
I was happy and full of hope. When you live the experience of what it means to be a player for Liverpool FC you realise how lucky you are, because many people would love to be in your place.
It is a great privilege to play for Liverpool. Playing every game at Anfield is an incredible thing.
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Can Liverpool be contenders for the Premier League title in your time at the club? Clive, NG31
I hope next year we can work hard to at last win the Premier League. It's our number one objective.
To get there we must be more consistent and have world-class players (or at least more of them) in the squad. A lot is being done to bring in top signings, but we need an even greater push.
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Rumours persist that you could be on your way back to Spain this summer. Is there any truth in it or are you happy with Liverpool? Gary, Ireland
I'm really happy at Liverpool. As I said, it's amazing to be playing for one of the greatest teams in the World.
I want to stick around at Liverpool for a few years yet.
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What's the best save you've made? Pete
One save stays with me, which was from Roberto Carlos at the Bernabeu. It was a Real Madrid-Villarreal game, which finished 1-1.
The save came in the last minute. Roberto Carlos hit a direct free-kick, one of his specials, and I managed to save it.
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Who is your idol? Who do you think is a good role model for youngsters now? Anon
My idol was Andoni Zubizarreta, who played for Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia and Spain. Later on it was Jose Molina who played for Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna.
Right now I think the best keepers are Petr Cech, Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon, in no particular order.
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