Liverpool have confirmed they are now deep in talks over the expected imminent sale of Albert Riera to Olympiacos.
Riera was not part of the young Liverpool squad involved in last night’s goalless draw with Grasshopper as negotiations over a potential transfer to the Greek club continued.
Anfield boss Roy Hodgson said today: “Albert Riera did not play as a precaution because negotiations are ongoing with Olympiacos.”
Riera was signed by previous Reds manager Rafa Benitez from Spanish side Espanyol two years ago.
But he fell out of favour after a series of controversies, including one infamous training ground incident in which a young member of the club’s reserve squad was injured after an ugly confrontation.
Riera, who scored five goals in 56 appearances, also caused furore and insult within the Reds camp more recently when he described Anfield as ‘a sinking ship’ in an interview wtih foreign journalists.
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