Lovren in Croatia squad to face Portugal and Spain

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been named in the Croatia squad for matches against Portugal and Spain next month.

The World Cup finalists return to action with a friendly against the former on September 6 and a UEFA Nations League meeting with the latter five days later.

And Lovren is included in their 25-man selection for the games.

The 29-year-old is currently sidelined with a pelvis issue.

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