Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes club and country
team-mate Jose Reina is the best goalkeeper in the world.
With players in virtually every position under-achieving this
season, Reina has been the only one to consistently produce high
standards for the Reds.
In the recent victory at Aston Villa the Spain international
made some instinctive, crucial saves - and that is why Torres rates
him so highly.
"Like always he's having a really good season. For me he's
now the best keeper in the world," said the 25-year-old. "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 (for the most clean sheets) - 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."
Torres has also hailed Reina's influence off the pitch and
believes the experienced 27-year-old is a vital member of the
squad.
"Pepe is one of the most important players in the dressing
room," he said. "After Stevie (Gerrard) and Carra (Jamie
Carragher), I think he's the most important. He's always happy
round the place, not just on the pitch but in the dressing room.
"He is always trying to be positive and is a really good
professional."
