Liverpool’s understudy shot stopper, Brad Jones, spoke out in favour of the troubled http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-Reina-c29672, insisting that he still remains to be the best goalkeeper in the squad.
The Spanish International has experienced a poor start to the campaign, having made a handful of errors in front of the goal.
He spilled an innocuous shot during the Reds Europa League qualifier against Hearts, and was also guilty of committing costly errors against Manchester City and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in the league games.
Consequently, the 30-year old is currently under fire for his lacklustre performance, with some rumours even suggesting that the Spaniard might head out of Anfield in January.
Reina himself has ruled out the option of a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 exodus in the near future, and is determined to serve the Merseyside club for many more years to come.
Nonetheless, Jones came out in support of the out-of-form goalie, insisting that he will soon hit the top gear.
The Australian International pointed out that Reina has remained a long-time servant of Liverpool, and the fact that he has enjoyed first-choice status in the team for almost five years now speaks at length about his consistency.
“You don't get to the top, which is where he has been for the last five or six years, if you are no good. It is simple as that, and you don't stay there,” he told the reporters.
“Whether he has made the odd mistake here or there, it is easy for people to jump on a goalkeeper and criticise.”
Jones, who came in the spotlight last season after making a couple of appearances in the absence of Reina and second-choice http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Doni-c11553, is still fighting it out to stake his claim in the team.
Although the 30-year old was wary of the stiff competition he faces, he vowed to work harder than ever to impress the new boss at the helm.
“With a new manager coming in, you had to prove yourself all over again and it is something which I feel has gone well…Whether or not I can challenge http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 all I can do it my best,” he added.
All in all, Jones has made 6 professional appearances for Liverpool.
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