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Liverpool keeper Reina says Spain striker Diego Costa can handle taunts

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is confident Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa can handle any taunts while turning out for Spain.

Diego Costa has been booed by local Brazilian fans in Spain training this week.

We shouldn't think that players are going to go after him - they are going to respect him because he's a spectacular player," Reina told ASTV.

"He is prepared for everything he could face and we are all going to support him. Diego is going to give a lot to this team and I'm sure he's going to give absolutely everything because that's the way he plays, that's his identity and he's not going to change now."

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