He played really well last night.
Has he been injured recently? I didn't think he had but seems strange that Klopp would of started Lucas ahead of him at Bournemouth?
First off I also think Klavan played really well last night, and also second half against West Ham
However I don't think it's strange per se that Klopp started Lucas against Bornemouth at that point
Lucas had played cb 4 other times this season i think, and we had won all four
In those 4 like Bournemouth Klopp would expect us to have lots of the ball and I believe chose Lucas because of that and his more natural ability to come out with the ball and play the ball
Also I think because Lucas is his most experienced player and well liked/inspirational around the group he wants to keep him involved
Prior to Bournemouth as well Klavan wasn't great and had just played an international where he had shipped 8
I don't think he will do it any time soon again if Klavan, Matip and Lovren continue to play well
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