‘Klopp has brought back Liverpool’s pride’

Ian Watson

Dejan Lovren has paid tribute to the huge impact manager Jurgen Klopp has had since arriving at Liverpool.

The German led the club to two finals in his first season but lost both to take his personal tally of unsuccessful showpiece events to five.

“He changed many things in the club, not just the players but things around the club, people, he has changed the mentality, how we think,” added Lovren.

“Everything is more positive now. Even when we sometimes don’t play good he always finds something good and there is not negativity. He deserves this.

“It is not accidental that he already reached the final of the Champions League in 2013 with Borussia Dortmund.

“He has given the club pride back. Everyone feels that, everyone lives that. Everyone should be proud that we have a manager like him.”

Lovren insists Liverpool do not fear Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final in Kiev.