Lovren has considered withdrawing from Liverpool and the approaching Italian duo

Dejan Lovren said he thought of changing clubs after being allowed to leave by Liverpool player Jurgen Klopp and being approached by AC Milan and AS Roma.

Since last season, Lovren has not had many opportunities to play in the first Liverpool team. He is unable to compete with Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.

In addition, he is often welcomed with injuries. He has problems with his leg muscles and hamstring and pelvic injuries.

In total since the 2018/19 season yesterday, the Croatian defender has only played 18 times in all competitions. 13 of them in the Premier League and three in the Champions League.

"But after the World Cup, I was devastated - physically and mentally, the best way to say that was I was tired, I did not feel the passion and tension I felt and after three or four months, I was also injured," he told Sportske Novosti.

"When I returned, Jurgen Klopp did not like certain things and I understood, I arrived at the training camp with an injury, although I did not know I was injured, I knew there was a problem, but I was sure to solve it as usual. I have endured the pain "I can't stand it anymore. And when I come back from injury, it's hard to get into the winning team. The coach felt he didn't need me like that. "I played a few matches but I was not happy," he said.

Dejan Lovren said he thought of changing clubs after being allowed to leave by Liverpool player Jurgen Klopp and being approached by AC Milan and AS Roma.

Since last season, Lovren has not had many opportunities to play in the first Liverpool team. He is unable to compete with Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.

In addition, he is often welcomed with injuries. He has problems with his leg muscles and hamstring and pelvic injuries.

In total since the 2018/19 season yesterday, the Croatian defender has only played 18 times in all competitions. 13 of them in the Premier League and three in the Champions League.

"But after the World Cup, I was devastated - physically and mentally, the best way to say that was I was tired, I did not feel the passion and tension I felt and after three or four months, I was also injured," he told Sportske Novosti.

"When I returned, Jurgen Klopp did not like certain things and I understood, I arrived at the training camp with an injury, although I did not know I was injured, I knew there was a problem, but I was sure to solve it as usual. I have endured the pain "I can't stand it anymore. And when I come back from injury, it's hard to get into the winning team. The coach felt he didn't need me like that. "I played a few matches but I was not happy," he said.

Allowed from

But the Croatian defender added that Klopp finally opened the exit if he really wanted to change clubs. But the German official also said he hadn't opened the door as wide as he said he still needed Lovren's energy.

"I accepted my position, I talked to the coach a number of times, we talked about the coming season and Klopp was very clear: he told me that I could leave if I found a new club and if I wanted to enter. But he also said he and Liverpool needs me, "he explained.

"I really saw a shot, I know I did my best at Liverpool, won the Champions League and I am not the type that is meant for the players and get their money's worth. The people around me advised me," What are you interested in ? You are in a "big club, shut up and get money, but I'm not happy sitting on the bench," Lovren said.

Milan and Rome are getting closer

Previously, there was news that Lovren was in demand by AC Milan and AS Roma. He called almost moved to Rome.

But finally it remained until the closing of the transfer market in Italy. Lovren later admitted that both clubs were interested in using his services, but he did not move because he felt offended by the club.

"Milan contacted me, but Rome is the most persistent, but negotiations are not going well, I don't want to go somewhere and prove to anyone that I am and how I play and if I'm ready or not," he exclaimed.

"I am a professional, I have won the Champions League, a silver medal in the World Cup, I have achieved great things in football and I am not worthy of loan. Someone checks me, my quality ..." Lovren complained.

Dejan Lovren is currently under contract until 2021. In this season 2019-2020, Jurgen Klopp doesn't play at all.

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