Source: PA
Reina philosophical about Torres exit
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina prepares to face former club-mate Fernando Torres insisting he is not bitter about his compatriot's Anfield exit earlier this week.
The manner of the striker's £50million deadline-day transfer to Stamford Bridge provoked anger among some fans, especially after the 26-year-old said he felt he had now reached the highest level he could achieve by joining the Blues.
Earlier this week Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher admitted there was a feeling among the squad since the summer that Torres wanted to leave but Reina, his Spain team-mate, said Torres' decision did not matter now, repeating the mantra instilled by manager Kenny Dalglish that no-one is bigger than the club.
"It is football. It happens season after season, players come and go," said the goalkeeper. "Fernando was great for us in three and a half seasons. He did everything for this club.
"Maybe he did not leave at the right time but it was an opportunity for him and £50million in the bank is double the price which we paid for him. It is personal he decided to leave, he thought it was an opportunity for him to keep growing as a player and we have to respect that.
"Players come and go on a daily basis but what stays is the club and the supporters - that is the most important part to the club."
