Reina undergoes hernia surgery

By Gary Parkinson
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Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has undergone surgery on a double hernia, but should be fit to for the start of pre-season.

The Spanish international, who played every minute of his club’s Premier League campaign last season, underwent the procedure in Munich last Thursday, having been accompanied to Germany by Liverpool club doctor, Juan Jose Garcia Cota.

Despite discovering the problem during the season, the medical team at Anfield opted to schedule the surgery for the end of the campaign, after the keeper had returned from international duty.

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Gary Parkinson

Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.