Photo: Dejan Lovren’s wife shows support after Liverpool star’s nomination

Dejan Lovren’s wife has taken to Instagram to show her support for the Liverpool defender after his nomination for November’s player of the month.

The Croatia international was put forward as one of the six nominees controversially ahead of the likes of Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil, who has been in sparkling form for the north London side.

Lovren managed to win back his place in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team following Mamadou Sakho’s injury, helping the Reds to notch up victories over Manchester City, Swansea City and

While social media reacted with stunned surprise to Lovren’s nomination ahead of Ozil, the Croatian’s wife was thrilled to see the centre-half’s hard work receive recognition.

"To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary; to one without faith no explanation is possible."

A photo posted by Anita Lovren (@anitalovren) on Dec 10, 2015 at 8:00am PST

Lovren has endured a tough start to his Liverpool career after an unconvincing first season at Anfield following his £25m switch to the Reds from Southampton in 2014.

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The 26-year-old defender has made 15 appearances in all competitions for the Merseyside outfit this season.

Nominees for Premier League’s player of the month for November: Dejan Lovren, Leicester’s Jamie, Everton’s Ross Barkley and Romelu Lukaku, Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Watford’s Troy Deeney.