According to a recent report by the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool are planning to retain the services of Dejan Lovren beyond this summer. The Croatian centre-back was recently linked with a move to AC Milan, but the Reds have no intention to cash in on Lovren during this summer transfer period (via Liverpool Echo).
Lovren’s Difficult Yet Fruitful Season For Liverpool
Lovren had to endure a frustrating campaign in the last term as untimely injuries ravaged his season. However, he still managed to help his team win the UEFA Champions League by putting in some dominant displays when called into action.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalist featured in 18 matches for the Reds in the previous campaign, scoring one goal while creating one assist in all competitions. On the defensive end, the 29-year-old made an average of 1.2 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 3.9 clearances per game in the Premier League (stats via whoscored).
The ex-Southampton defensive ace has represented Croatia in 53 international matches and has scored two goals in the process. At 29, he still has a few years left in him to play at a high level so the Merseyside outfit could benefit by keeping him at Anfield for the upcoming campaign.
What Does The Croatia International Offer On The Pitch?
Lovren can be a world-class defender on his day. However, he has struggled to find consistency in a Liverpool shirt since arriving from the Saints in the summer of 2014. The Croat is physically dominant and can make some timely interceptions for his team. However, the Liverpool defender can sometimes give away the ball cheaply when he is put under pressure by the opposition attackers.
As long as Lovren can find a way to put an end to his mistakes (yes we know, easier said than done), he should have enough in his tank to be a useful asset under Klopp’s tutelage next season. He still has a lot to prove at Anfield so the best thing for the player would be to stay and have his best year at the Merseyside club next season.
Final Verdict
Thus, we can conclude that Klopp has hit the nail on its head by not letting Lovren leave this summer.
