Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is no stranger to criticism, particularly when it comes from his own fans.

Ever since his switch from Southampton in 2014, the 28-year-old has struggled to impose himself as a solid presence in the back four.

Lovren has had spells in and out of the team due to his form, but last season he found a more steady rhythm following the arrival of Virgil van Dijk.

The Dutchman signed for Liverpool in January after forcing a move from Southampton and he was swiftly thrown into the deep end.

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The centre-back slotted in seamlessly, and his assured performances at the back bred confidence through his teammates, including Lovren.

Even though the Croatian’s displays have been better, he is still susceptible to errors, which has led to questions about whether or not the club should try to sign another defender this summer.

On Saturday, Lovren was part of the Croatia team that earned a 2-0 victory over Nigeria in their World Cup Group D match.

On Twitter, Liverpool fans praised the performance of the defender, with some suggesting that he deserves to continue playing alongside Van Dijk next season.