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Dejan Lovren Slammed by Croatia Boss Ante Cacic over Hungary Warm-Up

Croatia national team manager Ante Cacic has criticised Liverpool star Dejan Lovren for his behaviour during the 1-1 draw against Hungary on Saturday, after the centre-back returned to the substitutes' bench early when asked to warm up.

Speaking to Sportske Novosti (h/t Goal's Jamie Dunn), Cacic made it clear Lovren's behaviour wouldn't do him any favours with an eye on the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 tournament:

He did not refuse to get on the pitch... because no one invited him to come on. But do you think it is up to Lovren or any other player to decide how long will he warm up?