Tag: Dejan Lovren
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Koeman unconcerned by Lallana and Lovren return
Embed from Getty Images Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has played down the importance of Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren’s return to St. Mary’s Stadium this weekend as Liverpool travel south. The duo were included in a trio of former Southampton players to depart for Liverpool this summer, which also see striker Rickie Lambert arrive on…
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Sakho wants to lead Reds revival
Defender Mamadou Sakho believes his return to the Liverpool starting line-up could put an end to their defensive woes. Despite almost winning the league last season, Liverpool have continuously looked shaky at the back, especially from set pieces as was the case again in last weekend’s defeat at home to Chelsea. Despite spending over £30m…
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Lovren: Liverpool must do better against Real Madrid
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has promised the club’s fans that he and his team-mate will do better against Real Madrid. Brendan Rodgers’ side have struggled to maintain the form that saw them push Manchester City for the Premier League title and face off against reigning European champions Real Madrid this Wednesday in the Champions League.…
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Southampton prepare bid for Belgian defender
Southampton are set to make an audacious bid for Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AS Monaco in the last couple of days, but is said to prefer a switch to the Premier League with both Arsenal and the Saints keen to…
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Lovren turned down Barcelona for Liverpool
Football Express News understands that new Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren turned down a lucrative move to Barcelona. The Croatian defender has a relatively good World Cup for his country, despite their early exit and coupled with his performances for Southampton last season; gained plaudits from a number of top European clubs. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur,…
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Rodgers hails defensive pair Lovren and Manquillo
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hailed new signings Dejan Lovren and Javier Manquillo after the 2-1 win over Southampton on Sunday. Daniel Sturridge scored the winning goal as Rodgers’ side grabbed all three points from Southampton on the Premier League’s opening weekend. New signings Dejan Lovren and Javier Manquillo started the game and were consistently…
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La Liga defender to have Liverpool medical today
Sevilla defender Alberto Moreno will undergo a medical today ahead of his proposed £12million move to Liverpool, Football Express News understands. A source close to Anfield told FEN the Reds do not anticipate any last-minute obstacles, having agreed the fee and personal terms, and he could be unveiled before the weekend. The 22-year-old was in…
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Saints continue pursuit of Man United striker
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is stepping up his chase for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to The Daily Express. The Saints had previously hoped to land the striker in a deal including left-back Luke Shaw but with the purchase of Shaw having been pushed through by the Red Devils at the end of…
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Spurs legend: Arsenal deal for Chambers is ridiculous
Tottenham Hotspur icon Gary Lineker has described bitter rivals Arsenal’s purchase of defender Calum Chambers from Southampton as “ridiculous”. The ex-England striker revealed that he sympathises with supporters of the south coast outfit, who have sold a host of leading players during the summer transfer window. Captain Adam Lallana, targetman Rickie Lambert and centre-half Dejan…
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Saints boss makes light of summer exodus
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has demonstrated his fine sense of humour by posting a Twitter photograph of his empty training pitch following a summer exodus of players. Staplewood training ground appears something of a ghost town in the image and the Saints head coach made a joke of the fact nobody was present for the…
