Liverpool defender is not travelling to Portugal.
Dejan Lovren’s stop start season for Liverpool has stalled again.
The Guardian reports Lovren is not flying with the squad to take on Porto due to illness.
Lovren missed the first few months of the season with an abdominal problem.
He was a surprise selection for the first leg against Porto, with Liverpool winning 2-0.
This season he has only managed nine Premier League starts an two in the Champions League.
Joel Matip and Joe Gomez have stepped up in his absence and both are in the travelling squad.
Lovren’s lack of availability is proving frustrating for Liverpool supporters, who have had a love-hate relationship with the Croatian.
While there may be some sympathy for his illness, it is showing he cannot be relied on as the season reaches a crucial point.
Lovren may struggle to get back into the team upon his return.
Here is a look at how Liverpool fans reacted to the news…
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