reina is a scouser, reina is a scouser

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I want Barca to put eight past Chelsea, says Reina

Jon Brodkin and Daniel Taylor Thursday February 16, 2006 The Guardian

"JosZ Reina was never likely to be a big Chelsea fan after his dismissal at Stamford Bridge but the Liverpool goalkeeper has revealed the extent of his antipathy for the Premiership leaders by saying he hopes Barcelona put eight goals past them in the Champions League. The Spaniard is a former Barcelona player and admits he will be cheering the Catalan club more vigorously than ever after his red card. Reina was sent off during Liverpool's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea 11 days ago after fouling Eidur Gudjohnsen and then pushing Arjen Robben, who fell to the turf melodramatically. He believes Robben got him sent off and the incident has heightened his desire to see Barcelona hammer Jose Mourinho's team next Wednesday.

"Barcelona are part of my life and I want them to win," he said. "And after what happened to me at Stamford Bridge, I will be a bigger Barcelona fan than ever for this tie. I hope they stick four goals past Chelsea in each leg. I'd also like Liverpool to beat Benfica and for us to be able to play Bar�a in the next round."

Reina did acknowledge, though, that Chelsea are difficult opponents, describing their midfield as the best in Europe. "They win matches and don't look like they have done anything out of this world," he said, "but you have to see how much running Essien, Makelele and Lampard do in a game. They are happiest if they score first as it suits their game because up front they are the quickest team I have seen. Joe Cole and Robben are the fastest, but they've also got Crespo, Wright-Phillips, Duff and Gudjohnsen."

Admiration for Chelsea is mixed with a rivalry that has increased with Reina's red card. "I made a mistake and deserved a yellow card for a foul on Gudjohnsen outside my area but I did not deserve to be sent off," said Reina."

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