The shot-stopping Spaniard was once an indispensible member of the Liverpool backline, but a series of error-prone displays have prompted many tabloid newspapers to question his future at Anfield.
In amongst the speculation, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers moved quickly to give Reina his full backing.
“Pepe Reina is clearly our number one goalkeeper, one of the best goalkeepers in the league.”
“He had a difficult couple of years but for me his best years are ahead of him and his commitment to the cause and what we are trying to achieve is 150%.”
