Napoli goalkeeper has praised his former Liverpool team-mate Martin Skrtel, who is linked with a move to the Serie A club, and Raul Albiol speaks of his desire to play more first team football in Italy.
Pepe Reina, Napoli goalkeeper:(on the prospect of Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel joining Napoli)“I don’t know what Napoli are looking for but Martin Skrtel is a good player… but he is a Liverpool player. His qualities would be great for any team and he is a great player. I respect Liverpool, Martin Skrtel and all of the Napoli players, so I can’t say anything more about this…”
Raul Albiol, Napoli defender:(on his arrival at Naples)“I left Real to play more (first team football) and Napoli showed interest in me. I spoke with Rafa Benitez and he assured me that he wanted me at Napoli. I know Napoli have been a great club in the past, they are the club of Maradona…”
Pepe Reina, Napoli goalkeeper:(on his relationship with new Napoli coach Rafa Benitez)“I think that Benitez is the best coach I have ever played under and the experience of this past week has been very positive…”