Source: Daily_Mail
Pep Reina insists Liverpool can catch Tottenham in race for fifth
Pepe Reina says Liverpool must bounce back from their miserable European exit. [LNB]The Reds were dumped out of the Europa League by Braga on Thursday night, after they were held to a goalless draw by the Portuguese side at Anfield. [LNB] Eyes on the prize: Reina says Liverpool can catch Spurs in the race for fifth [LNB]The result leaves Liverpool with the Barclays Premier League as their only priority this season. [LNB]And Reina, who was making his 300th appearance for the Reds on Thursday, insists Liverpool must target fifth place and a return to Europe next season. [LNB]'We have to bounce back now,' Reina said. 'It's not about how you get knocked out - it's about how you react. We're Liverpool and we have to react.[LNB] 'We have been better in the last three months and that's positive. We have to look at the big picture and we are improving, we are growing. [LNB] Not so handy Andy: Carroll failed to open his account on his first Liverpool start [LNB] 'We are disappointed and we know it's a trophy we can no longer fight for. Now we have to make sure we finish as high as possible in the league.' [LNB]Liverpool travel to Sunderland on Sunday six points adrift of fifth-placed Tottenham. [LNB]But despite having played a game more than the north Londoners, Reina insists they can be caught. [LNB]'It's a difficult moment and it's not nice but there are still two months ahead of us and we have to keep going', the Spanish stopper added.[LNB] Yes they can: Braga are through to the last eight after securing a draw at Anfield [LNB] 'Of course fifth is still do-able. There are nine games to play and a lot of points. Tottenham are involved in the Champions League still and have plenty of games. Hopefully we'll win enough games to get fifth but of course everyone knows it's difficult. [LNB]'You cannot say we are not going to play in Europe because fifth place is still available.' [LNB] Dalglish blames lack of creativity for Liverpool's meek Europa League exitLiverpool 0 Braga 0 (agg 0-1): Carroll endures frustrating first startLiverpool eye Spain defender Monreal to solve defensive problemLiverpool FC news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Pepe Reina Places: Liverpool, Europe
