5 high-profile defenders who are overrated

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 15:  Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland in action during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group A match between Romania and Switzerland at Parc des Princes on June 15, 2016 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez playing his trade for Switzerland

#4 Dejan Lovren

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Dejan Lovren of Liverpool reacts during the EFL Cup Semi-Final Second Leg match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield on January 25, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Dejan Lovren has been the chink in Liverpool’s armour more often than not

On his day, Lovren is exceptionally good while on some days, he has been the chink in Liverpool’s armour. The most expensive Liverpool defender in history, Lovren, is playing his third season at Anfield and the fans are still not fully convinced with him. Lovren is extremely sloppy with the ball at his feet and often puts the team in danger.

Aged 27, the Croatia player should have been at the peak of his career now but his inconsistency has let the fans down time and time again. He was decent at Lyon and Southampton previously before joining Liverpool but has hardly improved at Anfield.

Lovren arrived at Liverpool in 2014 as Rodgers saw him as a replacement of legendary Daniel Agger in the long run but he has failed to live to the monumental expectations. The Croat has shown some glimpses of improvement since Klopp took over but he is yet to fully convince at the heart of the defence.

Lovren has made just 1.5 tackles and 1.7 interceptions every game this campaign in the Premier League which is nowhere close to impressive. Liverpool have the worst defensive record among the top seven clubs and Lovren is largely responsible for that as he often switches off when the team is in danger.

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