adminlast month, prompting speculation that 30-year-old Reina could be destined for the Anfield exit.
However, Rodgers says Reina was aware of his desire to bring in a new goalkeeper and insists the Spain international still has a future at the club.
“I always felt it was important for us to have competition right the way through the squad, and that includes the goalkeepers,” Rodgers said.
“I spoke to Pepe about this a few months back and told him we wanted to bring in another goalkeeper as real competition. I was very open with my goalkeepers and they know the situation.
“Pepe has been terrific here, Brad Jones was excellent when he stood in last year and I felt we needed another one. — AFP.
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