Jamie Carragher believes that Dejan Lovren has all of the characteristics to be a future captain at Liverpool.
The Reds recently tied up their long-awaited £20m move for the Croatian centre-back, who was impressive at Southampton last term.
Lovren was celebrated for his positive style of defending, but his leadership qualities were also praised as he controlled the Saints’ backline – which was often impressive.
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The 25-year-old is expected to slot straight into the Merseysiders’ first XI next season, with he and Mamadou Sakho – a big money arrival from 2013 – being hailed as the future of the club’s rear-guard as they look to put their 50 goals conceded record which cost them the title behind them.
Carragher – Liverpool’s former vice-captain – believes that the newbie will become a major figure at Anfield, and he even believes he could be in the running to succeed Steven Gerrard as skipper:
"Centre-backs normally make great captains.” He is quoted by the Daily Star.
"If Lovren establishes himself in the team became a top player by showing the same form he has at Southampton for Liverpool, then in the next few years when Stevie does decide to call it day he will be in contention.
"You look at him and he has the potential to make a big powerful impact at the back and that's what Liverpool need.
"Jordan Henderson is another who could possibly be in contention and there will be more who arrive in that time that could be up for it as well.
"But if Lovren can come in and produce that sort of form then I am sure he will be in the running for it."
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