CB Dejan Lovren
Can we talk, just for a second, about how expert his finish against Chelsea was? It was his first for Liverpool in a Premier League game, though he notably scored the winner against Borussia Dortmund in that legendary game.
But his finish– it was like a striker. Opened his body, knocked it just inside the far post, full volley on a cross with pace and spin on it. Absolutely brilliant, as if he’d been a striker for years.
Anyway, Lovren’s partnership with Matip continues to look fantastic. Against Chelsea they generally dealt with Costa, bar the goal that stemmed from the midfield not chasing Nemanja Matic, leaving the backline overexposed.
Against Hull, they’ll worry more about the counter and set pieces rather than one striker. And, for once, I have confidence in Liverpool’s defense.
Wow. That felt weird.