Dejan Lovren is heading to a World Cup semi-final and not many would have expected that at the start of the season.
The former Southampton man has been vilified a lot during his time at Anfield but now he sets up a clash against Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s England for a place in the finals of the World Cup.
The match against Russia was topsy-turvy as Croatia led twice and were pegged back by the hosts. Drama was all around as Mario Fernandes scored a header for the Russians in extra time to cancel out Domagoj Vida‘s goal during that period.
More #WorldCup drama and another Red through to the #WorldCup semi-finals…
Brilliant, Dejan Lovren. 💪 pic.twitter.com/sRhGsP2ODs
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 7, 2018
The match ended 2-2 after extra time and it was time for another shoot-out which the Croatians overcame, thanks to some great work by Subasic between the sticks.
Lovren’s nation marches on in Russia and as they look to continue their great story. A section of our fans celebrated the great work by Lovren but also wanted us to sign his partner in defence, Vida.
— Mxnchyy (@Mxnchyy) July 7, 2018
Jordan vs Dejan, only one will survive.
— Faynts (@NabKeita) July 7, 2018
my man 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/rbszH1JRkH
— अरुण (@arunbhandari46) July 7, 2018
Lovren gonna send Hendo and TAA home
— Shaun Matthews (@Shaun6549) July 7, 2018
Dejan Maldini.. Greatest Defender ever #rock
— Rohit_ YNWA (@PkRohit86) July 7, 2018
Goid job Lovren and Croatia❤
— safakadhim (@safakadhim87) July 7, 2018
You mean “Welcome Vida”
— Velimir Radulović (@velimirius) July 7, 2018
I’m glad for him. He’s been always slaughtered by fans and media alike, and even though he’s been in superb form since January he hasn’t got the credit he certainly deserves. I wish he wins the @FIFAWorldCup to finally silence all his haters 💪
— López D. Manuel (@ManuelLopez011) July 7, 2018
Vida is coming home lol
— Mr Cee (@Mr_KCee) July 7, 2018
KING LOVREN
— Dewald (@Dewald3000) July 7, 2018
Lovren has been solid in this #WorldCup tournament.
— #Yat10 (@maccony1) July 7, 2018
Vida – Lovren best duo
— Burak Karaca (@KaracaBuraak) July 7, 2018
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