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Liverpool August squad rankings: Sturridge falls, Mane rises

By Tom Bogert

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup 2016 match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup 2016 match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

5. Dejan Lovren (up four places)

Think back just one season ago: who could’ve foreseen Lovren anchoring the defense? Who could’ve foreseen him growing closer and closer to being an integral member of the squad?

This is why players shouldn’t be written off so easily. Opinions are cemented much too soon these days and there are too many quick fire reactions. Everyone has bad days, and Lovren had a ton of them, but he persevered and now look at him.

Matip and Lovren are in the nascent stages of a fantastic partnership, the framework is there and evident for all to see. The spine with those two and Karius is something Liverpool fans couldn’t have dreamed of last year.

Next: 4. Adam Lallana

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