I actually think Lovren has the makings of a very good player.
Central defence is difficult for a number of reasons. You need the right mix. You need midfield protection. And you need a quality support team ie coaches and scouts.
Hyypia would have looked utter sh*te in some setups. Luiz did in some, yet he moved for 50m.
I remember Mark Wright struggled to settle at LFC, then became brilliant. Phil Babb looked terrific then became a giant dud.
If we had Mascherano, Alonso and Rafa's backroom staff, I think Lovren would look terrific.
After all Rodgers has fallen out with Sakho, Dagger, Lovren, possibly Skrtel (??) in his short time at Anfield. Whatever you think about Rodgers, clearly central defensive understanding isn't his forte so far.
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