Reina tells Barca to attack

26 May 2009 16:35
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has warned Barcelona they will be 'killed' if they show any fear in the UEFA Champions League final. Manchester United are the reigning European champions and have successfully defended their Premier League crown this season. They have also won the Club World Cup and Carling Cup this season and Reina recognises how difficult it will be for Barca to emerge triumphant. The Spaniard feels it is vital for Pep Guardiola to send his troops out in a positive frame of mind. "It's not easy to beat United," he told Spanish newspaper Sport. "The key is to approach them head on. "You can't go out there with a heavy heart nor with fear, because if you do they'll end up killing you. That's what we did. "United suffer when they don't have the ball, like Barca. To beat them you have to dominate possession and play without fear, with nerve. "But I'm not the one to say it. Guardiola knows better than anyone what to do and how." Reina began his career with Barcelona and admits he would one day love to play at Camp Nou again, although he remains committed to Liverpool for the foreseeable future. "Any footballer would love to play at Barca," said the 26-year-old, who wants his former club to beat United on Wednesday. "Knowing it as my home, it would really excite me, but my place now is at Liverpool, where I feel very comfortable. "Moreover, Barca already have a great goalkeeper. Victor Valdes has had a great season and if Barca have reached so far, also in the Champions League, it's because of his good work."

Source: SKY_Sports