Dalglish: Reina is number one

17 March 2011 09:00
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes goalkeeper Jose Reina is possibly the best in the world. The Spain international is set to make his 300th appearance for Liverpool in their Europa League last-16 second leg tie at home to Braga. Keeping a clean sheet will be vital to the Reds' chances of progressing to the quarter-finals and Dalglish has no doubts about the 28-year-old's quality. "In my opinion Pepe Reina is one of, if not the, best keeper in the world," said the Scot. "I know he doesn't get in his national side, but if it's my opinion you're asking for that would be my shout. He has been fantastic for this football club and is a great asset to us. "That is reflected in that if Stevie (Gerrard) or Carra (Jamie Carragher) are not playing, he is our captain."

Source: PA