Reina Wary Of Cavalieri Presence

Pepe Reina believes the promising early performances of recent signing and new rival for to be the number one glovesman, Diego Cavalieri, will provide stiffer competition that can only benefit the team.

Sao Paulo-born and Palmieiras educated, Cavelieri, 25, targetted a first team place on his arrival from Brazil. He hasn't arrived at Anfield to simply make up the numbers and collect his cheques, and his recent performances in pre-season have alerted last term's number one, Pepe Reina, to his presence.

Reina told Liverpool's official website: "Diego is a good keeper. Technically, he is almost perfect, and he is quite complete. It is important for him to come in and do well and because if he does that it can only be good for the squad."

"It is always positive to have competition for places and it is no different for me. Hopefully, Diego will continue to play well and that will make me play well also because that will be good for the team."

On the direction that Liverpool want to take this season, he said: "It's all about improving little by little and hopefully I will get some more time on the pitch in our next game. Results now are not significant but the way we play is."

"We are looking to get better in every game and the way we pressed and counter-attacked against Rangers showed we are going in the right direction, but we know there are things we will still need to improve."