Liverpool boss Benitez: Reina complete keeper

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has hailed Pepe Reina as the "complete" goalkeeper.

Reina said: "I can remember a lot of situations when Pepe was one versus one with a striker and he has made some fantastic saves so I think that he deserves this record if he can break it because he is a very good goalkeeper.

"Hopefully it will happen this weekend because if it does it will mean that we have a better chance of winning."

Benitez admits he is impressed with Reina's knack of creating chances for his teammates with excellent distribution, as demonstrated in Liverpool's 4-1 win at Old Trafford last weekend.

"I think that Pepe is a fantastic goalkeeper with a great character," added Benitez. "He is very positive and he is very offensive in his play and that is very important when you talk about a goalkeeper because it means he is always looking to launch a counter attack.

"He also makes great saves and remains calm at the most important moments.

"For me he is a very good goalkeeper and he is very complete."