Lazio goalkeeper Pepe Reina broke a personal record in the 1-0 win over Hellas Verona last week.
According to a report from Italian radio broadcaster Radiosei (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) earlier today, the 38-year-old Spanish shot-stopper took 70 touches of the ball in the win over the Gialloblu, the most in a single game in his career.
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His previous record was 67, achieved three years ago when he was playing for Napoli against Fiorentina.
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The former Liverpool man has an average of 45 touches per game and a pass accuracy of 79.91%, showing his importance to coach Simone Inzaghi’s tactical system and preference for playing out from the back.
The 38-year-old Reina has made 31 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 2790 minutes. In that time, he has conceded 41 goals and helped the side keep eight clean sheets.
