Friday, March 13, 2009

Reina Points To United Spending


Jose Reina has told Sky Sports News it is 'almost impossible' for Liverpool to compete with Manchester United's spending power.

The Reds tackle table-toppers United on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 & HD1, in a must-win game if they are to keep their faint title hopes alive.

Reina is wary of the test that lies ahead at Old Trafford, as they look to close the gap to four points, and has pointed to the quality United boast, having bolstered heavily in recent years.

The Spanish keeper told Sky Sports News: "If they beat us or we draw it will be very difficult.

"They have spent a lot of money in the last three or four years. It makes a big difference when you spend more than £100million.

"It makes you even stronger than you already are. Carlos Tevez is a big price, (Wayne) Rooney is big money, Cristiano Ronaldo, (Dimitar) Berbatov etc.

"To compete with that is almost impossible. To face this kind of team with the power in attack and the players of this quality, it is always difficult to defend.

"They have a really strong squad and they can use different players. It is tough."

Reina is hoping for a repeat performance of Tuesday night's impressive 4-0 UEFA Champions League victory over Real Madrid.

He added: "We have to perform the same way and it is in our hands to perform that way. We believe we can do it again."

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