Reina has hernia operation

Last updated : 13 June 2011 By Adam Bryant

The Spanish keeper flew to Munich for the op last Thursday.

A statement on the club site read:

"Liverpool today confirmed that Pepe Reina has undergone successful surgery on a double hernia.

"The decision was taken for the Reds keeper to undergo a non-emergency operation in Munich at the end of the season.

"The Spanish international will now begin a rehabilitation programme and is expected to return with the rest of the squad for pre-season training next month."