REINA AND BELLAMY LOOK FORWARD

Bellamy about to make his Champions League debut

Pepe Reina and Craig Bellamy have been talking about the season ahead and Liverpool's big kick off against Haifa on Wednesday.

Pepe Reina spoke about how a reds title victory will be viewed differently to the FA Cup win last season.

"The reaction in Spain to the FA Cup win was very normal," Reina admits. "It is a big title but back home the Copa Del Rey is not viewed in the same way as other honours. Over here [in England] the FA Cup is the most important cup competition in the world but in Spain it is not nearly as significant.

"People said 'congratulations' but that was it. To be truly recognised in Spain, you have to win the Premiership or the Champions League.

"We have got to try and get closer to Chelsea but we are confident that it is possible to catch them. We are approaching it in the right way and will continue trying to improve. Arsenal will probably be stronger this season. They are building a young team and have very good players, and play the right way."

Meanwhile Craig Bellamy can't wait to make his Champions League debut on Wednesday.

"I was brought up a Liverpool fan, and I was a schoolboy when they were winning championships and the European Cup," said the Welshman.

"I don't know about anyone else here, but I believe Liverpool should be about winning every game, not just some. Every one. When I was a kid Liverpool were winning the European Cup regularly, as well as doubles and trebles. That is what this club should be about and I want to play and do well in the Champions League. Liverpool won the trophy a year ago and I was delighted for them. Now I am looking forward to my chance to play for them in the tournament."

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