Jose Manuel Ochotorena, former Liverpool coach and goalkeeper for the likes of Real Madrid, Valencia and Spain, has died aged 64 after a battle with cancer.

The Spaniard worked under Rafa Benitez at Liverpool and was part of the set-up which won the Champions League in 2005.

He also coached Valencia and Spain before he moved to Liverpool and returned to both roles after his stint on Merseyside.

Ochotorena won three La Liga titles as a player with Real Madrid, but it is with Valencia he is most associated, both as goalkeeper and coach.

A club statement on his death read: ‘Valencia CF deeply regrets the passing of Jose Manuel Ochotorena, a legend of our club and a leading figure in Spanish football.

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‘A legendary goalkeeper for Valencia FC, where he won the Zamora Trophy, he continued to build his legacy and leave an indelible mark as a goalkeeper coach. In this...