Pepe Reina is hopeful Liverpool's rejuvenation under Kenny Dalglish will eventually lead to a return to a midweek ritual.

The Spaniard is an avid viewer of Champions League football and would often follow up the Reds' participation in the competition by taking in a re-run of one of the night's other encounters.

He admits he misses his own private double-header and is eager to enjoy it again, sooner rather than later.

Reina said: "I like to watch football and any chance to watch a decent game, I do.

"I would like to watch a Champions League on Tuesday at 12 midnight with Liverpool having played just before but unfortunately at the moment it is any English or Spanish team at 7.45pm."