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Lampard slams Liverpool defender Lovren for Roma fight-back

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard slammed Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren after they blew a 5-0 lead last night.

Jurgen Klopp's men won the first-leg of their Champions League semifinal 5-2 at Anfield.

The Reds conceded two late goals in the last 10 minutes to hand Roma a lifeline heading into the second leg next Wednesday.

“It's poor defending from Lovren here," Lampard said.

“I think he knows he's in trouble, he doesn't realise until too late though.

“He needs to run back earlier but he keeps running backwards.

“He needs to get sideways on and start running, he doesn't.

Edin Dzeko's movement is good, the timing (of the pass) is great.

“I just think he could have made it more difficult but yes on a positive side the pass was great. That's Champions League football at this level.

“One moment can change the aspect of the game."

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