Croatia Defender Dejan Lovren defies France's tactics after World Cup final defeat



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Dejan Lovren blasted the way France played throughout the World Cup after Les Bleus' win in the final on Sunday, insisting that Croatia was the best Luzhniki stadium team. A 4-2 defeat against France who saw the first goal of the World Cup final and the penalty it was given following the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)

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Lovren, who was recently compared to Jerome Boateng by Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovač, thinks Croatia have been mistreated in the World Cup final, condemning French tactics throughout the tournament in Russia. On the other hand, I'm proud of this team and what we have achieved, "said Lovren after the final, quoted by SBS.

" We played football France was one of the favorites to win the World Cup and they did it.

"I think we were better, they did it in another way, they did not play football, they waited for their chances and they scored. own tactics and you have to respect that.They played the tournament like that, every game, but when we look at all the countries behind us, we're second.

"There is nothing more to say now , it's hard to describe, maybe after a week or two, a few months … right now, it's hard, some times I feel sad, some times I'm happy … Overall, I am proud. "

Lovren will now take a bit of time before he has to go back to Liverpool, where he will be joined by three new players in Melwood." Midfielder Naby Keita and Fabinho have already started training. Xherdan Shaqiri will join the team after a short break.

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