Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is sure that the club's supporters made the right decision in voting goalkeeper Pepe Reina their player of the season.
The glovesman's performances have attracted plaudits from many observers and have been one of the few highlights of an otherwise disappointing campaign.
"Yes. 100 per cent," Benitez told the club's official website when asked if he felt that the fans had made the right choice voting for Reina.
"Pepe was a very good signing. He was a player we needed to bring in because we wanted to improve in goal.
"He has been fantastic not only in terms of his performances this season, but also for three or four years in a row.
"Also his mentality and advice for other players mean he is an inspiration. Like Kuyt, he is always positive and happy."
"Pepe is a 'keeper for a top side because he can not be involved in a game, but then can still make great saves because he is always focused and concentrated.
"If there are one or two situations in a game, he is ready."
Benitez was also delighted that Reina recently committed his long-term future to the Reds by signing a new six-year contract.
"It was really important. He is a modern goalkeeper who can play outside of the box too," he explained.
"He is more of a sweeper than a keeper - but if you need him to be a keeper, he is one of the best."
The glovesman's performances have attracted plaudits from many observers and have been one of the few highlights of an otherwise disappointing campaign.
"Yes. 100 per cent," Benitez told the club's official website when asked if he felt that the fans had made the right choice voting for Reina.
"Pepe was a very good signing. He was a player we needed to bring in because we wanted to improve in goal.
"He has been fantastic not only in terms of his performances this season, but also for three or four years in a row.
"Also his mentality and advice for other players mean he is an inspiration. Like Kuyt, he is always positive and happy."
"Pepe is a 'keeper for a top side because he can not be involved in a game, but then can still make great saves because he is always focused and concentrated.
"If there are one or two situations in a game, he is ready."
Benitez was also delighted that Reina recently committed his long-term future to the Reds by signing a new six-year contract.
"It was really important. He is a modern goalkeeper who can play outside of the box too," he explained.
"He is more of a sweeper than a keeper - but if you need him to be a keeper, he is one of the best."
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