Albert Riera Facing Uncertain Liverpool Future

Albert Riera is facing an uncertain Anfield future – as Pepe Reina agreed to extend his Liverpool FC career.

Riera has not even made the bench for the last two games after some under-par performances following his return from six weeks out with a hamstring problem in January.

With Yossi Benayoun fit again, the arrival of Maxi Rodriguez increasing competition and Ryan Babel back in favour, Riera has slipped down Rafael Benitez’s pecking order.

Having been strongly linked with a return to Spain last summer, the winger has been hampered by niggling injury and loss of form, and so far making only 15 appearances.

That lack of action threatening Riera’s place at this year’s World Cup, with the 27-year-old absent from the Spain squad for tonight’s glamour friendly in France.

And Riera will also have a fight to avoid being moved on from Anfield at the end of the season as Benitez looks to shake up his squad after an underwhelming campaign.