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Pepe Reina has dismissed talk of a rift with Brendan Rodgers - and backed the manager to make Liverpool “great” again.

Rodgers is understood to have some doubts about Reina’s long-term future as Liverpool’s No.1 goalkeeper - and the Spaniard’s dad claimed in January that his boy would like to return to former club Barcelona.

But Reina, who has missed Liverpool’s last two games with a calf injury, insists he does not have any problems with the Reds' boss.

“My relationship with the manager is very good,” said the 30-year-old. “I think we have got a lot of ideas in common. There is understanding about tactics, and the way we see football is quite similar.

“I’m very happy with our manager.

“He’s making sure we are learning, every day, the way to win, and that’s important. If we play good football, then we will be closer to winning games.”

Reina likes Rodgers’ passing-based brand of football and believes the Irishman can lead Liverpool back to the top.

“There’s no doubt I’m more involved more with my feet than before, but so are the team,” he said.

“The amount of passes in every game is going higher and higher compared to last season. It’s a different style and philosophy and I’m happy about it.

“I think given time, and as long as the players follow him, it will be good. It will become a great side - one which is difficult to beat.”

Meanwhile, Fabio Borini and Martin Kelly are recovering well from their respective shoulder and knee injuries.