Reina targets swift European return

18 March 2011 10:00
Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina has not ruled out playing European football next season as the squad are targeting a fifth-place finish in the Barclays Premier League. The goalless draw at home to Braga saw the Reds exit the Europa League at the last-16 stage and raised the prospect of the club failing to qualify for continental competition for the first time since 1999. They now have nine matches in which to overhaul Tottenham, who are six points ahead with one match in hand. "We are disappointed and we know it's a trophy we can no longer fight for," said Reina, who had little cause to celebrate his 300th Liverpool appearance. "Now we have to make sure we finish as high as possible in the league. Fifth is still do-able. There are nine games to play and a lot of points."

Source: PA