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Liverpool No1 Reina: I'm not scared of Rodgers' envelopes!

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina doesn't fear his name being in Brendan Rodgers' envelopes. In an attempt to motivate his players, he tells them in the 'Being Liverpool' doco the envelopes contain three names of players who will let the side down this season.

Reina, who has struggled to retain his own high standards of form, said: "I never feared being in the envelope. No one can ever put my name in an envelope because of a lack of attitude or commitment.

"It was a motivational speech designed to make sure we were focused and tuned in all year..

"I never feared being in the envelope. No one can ever put my name in an envelope because of a lack of attitude or commitment.

"It's the first time I have seen a manager do that and, personally, I liked it. It stands out.

"It was a speech designed to motivate."

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