Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina is dreaming of a 'magic week' as the Reds go in search of double domestic glory.
Rafa Benitez's side defeated Premier League rivals Chelsea on Sunday to reinvigorate their title challenge and on Wednesday they face derby foes Everton in a fourth-round FA Cup replay.
Reina is, understandably, keen to eliminate the Toffees from the cup, but the Spanish shot-stopper is eager for further icing on the cake.
The 26-year-old admits that if FA Cup progression was booked and league leaders Manchester United slipped up at West Ham on Sunday, a perfect seven days would be secured.
"I dream of a magic week after our victory over Chelsea," Reina told skysports.com. "I dream of eliminating Everton, and United failing against West Ham.
"Each match is a psychological battle because we have entered a decisive moment of the season."
Reina acknowledges Liverpool make the short trip to Goodison Park facing a tough task, but the former Villarreal player is desperate to again go all the way in the cup.
The 12-time Spain cap was a hero in 2006 as his penalty shoot-out saves earned victory over West Ham, and he is eager for further success in football's oldest knockout competition.
"Everton are never easy in their stadium," said Reina. "For us, the derby is a big match because we want to win the FA Cup.
"I remember the final at Cardiff and that was a sensational success. The competition is beautiful and I want to repeat the experience."
Rafa Benitez's side defeated Premier League rivals Chelsea on Sunday to reinvigorate their title challenge and on Wednesday they face derby foes Everton in a fourth-round FA Cup replay.
Reina is, understandably, keen to eliminate the Toffees from the cup, but the Spanish shot-stopper is eager for further icing on the cake.
The 26-year-old admits that if FA Cup progression was booked and league leaders Manchester United slipped up at West Ham on Sunday, a perfect seven days would be secured.
"I dream of a magic week after our victory over Chelsea," Reina told skysports.com. "I dream of eliminating Everton, and United failing against West Ham.
"Each match is a psychological battle because we have entered a decisive moment of the season."
Reina acknowledges Liverpool make the short trip to Goodison Park facing a tough task, but the former Villarreal player is desperate to again go all the way in the cup.
The 12-time Spain cap was a hero in 2006 as his penalty shoot-out saves earned victory over West Ham, and he is eager for further success in football's oldest knockout competition.
"Everton are never easy in their stadium," said Reina. "For us, the derby is a big match because we want to win the FA Cup.
"I remember the final at Cardiff and that was a sensational success. The competition is beautiful and I want to repeat the experience."
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