11 Apr 2018 23:41:28
I just wanted to give some huge credit to Lovren, i think he's put his head down and worked hard and nobody can question his commitment, for me the best vvd partner by a mile, he needed to be led by the hand at Southampton and a strong partner has helped him no end, fair play lad.


1.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 03:09:29
Unfortunately, there are some people who will always see Matip as the better option. Some fans have just had it in for Lovren since he got here. They expected him to be Hyppia's next coming and when that did not happen they got on his back.
Glad to see Lovren settled down now and with VVD, they could form a formidable understanding for the next few seasons until Gomez is ready to step in for LOvren.


2.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 07:08:54
I have always thought that 7080% of games Lovren looks the part, he Will have a run of games where he looks like the player we bought from saints but then he will bookmark it with a truely awful performance where he makes a glaring error leading to a goal.
He certainly seems to have improved next to VVD but you can’t blame fans for having reservations.


3.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 07:13:19
If there's a lesson to be learnt from the last four seasons it's that Lovren has mistakes in him. He's the Mignolet of center backs, fine when's he's playing well but never far away from a howler.

I'm glad he's been playing well recently but we should not be planning for him to be a starting CB in the seasons to come.

{Ed0333's Note - I agree Putney. For me he’s an excellent back up.


4.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 08:03:50
In fairness you can only judge players on their current performances. Saying Lovren was a good defender at Southampton is not an excuse when he was being so error prone for us. However I agree watching him play next to VVD seems to have improved his form and for me he was MOM on tue night.


5.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 08:11:04
Let's not pretend he's Chiellini level dependable. If he put in performances like the City one every week then no-one would doubt him. The problem with Lovren is you don't know what you will get, sometimes he turns into prime Maldini, and then he has a game every so often when he turns into Titus Bramble. Seems to be a very high ceiling, very low floor type player and for that reason we can't rely on him. We need a quality CB this summer to partner Van Dijk.


6.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 08:25:14
Perhaps his private life settling somewhat has helped his mindset. Hopefully so, for him and for his family which might lead to better concentration on the pitch and less errors. Def think he’s better alongside vvd. Also think vvd is better alongside him and with Karius behind them, there’s far more calm overall.

{Ed0333's Note - great point about his personal life didn’t think of that. Makes a lot of sense mate.


7.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 08:58:20
Lovren seems happier too, maybe something to do with being bezzie mates with Salah or being partnered with VVD instead of being replaced.


8.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 09:40:38
And apparently Lovren gave the half time speech on tue night that led us to the win. I think our players need to think before speaking to the media. Ox is hammering him on social media for this one.


9.) 12 Apr 2018
12 Apr 2018 14:31:16
Lovren is great guy and loved by every player . great guy to have in our club and i really hope he keeps this form.