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Reina: Wants to be competative
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Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina has hinted he could quit the Merseysiders unless they strengthen and become competitive again.
The Spaniard joined from Villarreal in 2005 and is used to fighting for the titles and playing UEFA Champions League football for the club.
However, The Reds’ plight has declined in recent seasons and having finished seventh last season The Reds now sit sixth 21 points adrift of leaders Manchester United.
The club invested heavily in January following Fernando Torres’ departure to Chelsea after landing the likes of England international Andy Carroll and Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez.
Reina wants to play for a competitive team and lift the Premier League title as the 28-year-old does not know how many years he has left in the game.
Strengthen
“We have to strengthen,” Reina told the Daily Star. “If we want to improve then we have to do that.
“It is our duty to be strong, to get better.
“The only thing I can do is train and do my best. Who knows if I have got years left?
“It’s not about being patient. It’s about the club winning and I want to be competitive.
“We used to fight to be among the top team and be in the Champions League.
“Sadly that’s not the case now. I want to win titles.”
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