Liverpool FC's Pepe Reina one of the best in the world - Glen Johnson

30 November 2009 10:00
Albert Riera and Glen Johnson congratulate Pepe Reina 300[LNB]GLEN JOHNSON today hailed derby hero Pepe Reina as 'one of the best in the business' and claimed his astonishing double save can transform Liverpool's season.[LNB]The Reds won the 212th Merseyside derby 2-0 at Goodison yesterday thanks to a Joseph Yobo own goal and a late Dirk Kuyt effort but that did not tell the whole story.[LNB]Everton dominated for large spells, wasted a number of clear chances and had two 'goals' from Brazilian striker Jo disallowed for offside.[LNB]But when they did find a way through, they found Reina in outstanding form, notably when he made a stunning double stop from Tim Cahill and Marouane Fellaini.[LNB]That stop helped turn the tide in Liverpool's favour and derby debutant Johnson - who has played with several top keepers - was quick to sing the Spaniard's praises.[LNB]'That save was amazing,' said Johnson, who impressed at right-back, 'With it being 1-0 at the time, if either Cahill or Fellaini had scored, it could have been a different story.[LNB]'Pepe is one of the best in the business, there's no disputing that. He's a Spanish international on merit and deserves (recognition) every time that he plays.[LNB]'He's certainly one of the best I have ever played with. He's got so much to his game, he's really good with his feet and you can see him in training.

Source: Liverpool_Echo