Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has branded Chelsea ace Didier Drogba a "pain in the a***".

"When people ask me who was the most dangerous striker I faced or who was a real pain in the a***, I always say Didier Drogba," said the Liverpool keeper.

"He is one of my favourite players and he seems to be getting even stronger.

"He's had a few injury problems over the past few months, but he's back scoring goals again now. He has knocked in four or five in recent weeks and is always a real handful."