Indeed, Reina is convinced his belief is replicated among most of Benitez's squad.

"All of us want to win trophies, but sometimes it is not the case and because of that you cannot just throw in the towel and leave," he says. "It has been a long wait without the Premier League title for the fans and I would just love to be here if it happens.

"For some of the lads it is normal for them to think are we competitive enough? Are we under our level? Maybe there is another place to go? But I don't think the majority of us are thinking that.

"There are no problems in the dressing room. It has been bad season in terms of results, but there is another season and another one and we have to be learning all the time from our mistakes and be competitive."

Liverpool at least retain hope of silverware this season after Thursday's 3-0 defeat of Lille that put them through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

It was the perfect preparation for tomorrow's trip to Old Trafford, where Liverpool thrashed bitter rivals Manchester United 4-1 barely 12 months ago.

The pair were then scrapping for the Premier League title with Benitez's side going into the fixture on the back of a 4-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid.

And Reina admits: "It is disappointing what has happened since then. Man U are fighting for the title and we are fighting for fourth place, but that is how it is and we have to be positive.

"In any case, to beat Real Madrid 4-0 and then beat Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford is going to be difficult to repeat ever.

"But I am not trying to beat United to stop them winning the league. As long the three points is the margin to help us get fourth place it will be okay."