Torres: Pepe now world's best

21st Jan 2010 - Latest News

Pepe Reina is now the world's best goalkeeper, according to teammate Fernando Torres.

The No.25 has been arguably Liverpool's top performer this term with a host of match-winning saves.

And Torres thinks his countryman now has the edge over any stopper on the planet.

"Like always he's having a really good season. For me he's now the best keeper in the world," El Nino told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"In Spain everyone knows he's a very good keeper and in England there is no doubt he is the best. He's played at a top level since he signed here and won many Golden Gloves - and hopefully he'll win one more this season.

"He's having a massive season and at Villa we won the game thanks to him. We must be really happy to have him in the team and hopefully he'll be here for a long time."

As well as excelling on the pitch, Torres thinks Reina plays a vital role off it for Liverpool.

"Pepe is one of the most important players in the dressing room," he said. "After Stevie and Carra, I think he's the most important. He's always happy round the place - not just on the pitch but in the dressing room.

"When you see Pepe he is always happy and trying to be positive. He is a really good professional."

Despite hailing Reina as the world's top stopper, Torres claims he has no problems beating his pal in training.

He explained: "I always scored against him when we played in Spain - he was one of my favourite keepers! We always talk and laugh about that. I don't know why I always score against him!"

 Watch our exclusive Torres interview now>>

Author: Jimmy Rice
Tagged: fernando torres , pepe reina , reina , torres



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Yeah, we have the best stopper in the world. we also have the best striker and not forgetting in Gerard we have the best midfielder in the world. YNWA-KL-MALAYSIA
AmKL
7th Jan 2010 11:14
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