Jose Reina has dismissed rumours
that he could return to play in Spain next summer and believes that
this could finally be the year when Liverpool close the gap at the
top of the table.
The 26-year-old keeper has been linked with a move to Atletico
Madrid to follow in his father's footsteps, but he has now said
that he cannot see that happening soon.
Reina has established himself as Liverpool's No.1 since arriving
from Villarreal in the summer of 2005 and he says he is happy at
Anfield.
"I see myself continuing outside of Spain. You never know, but I
would like to spend a few more years in England. The plan is to
stay here," Reina told Marca.
Liverpool need to continue improving, according to Reina, but he
does believe that they showed what they are capable of during last
weekend's victory over Manchester United.
"The team has not played great football, apart from the game
last weekend against Manchester United, but we are on the right
path. We are playing with comfort and that has allowed us to push
up to the near the top," he continued.
"People are saying it could be our season. The Premier League is
always difficult as their are plenty of other teams, like Chelsea
and Manchester United, that can do well. We have to reduce the
difference at the top that has been there in the past few
years."