The Netherlands captain has proved a commanding presence in the heart of defence since completing a transfer from Southampton on January 1.
He has notched up 14 appearances, and in the Reds' last 10 outings in all competitions, Van Dijk has been partnered by Lovren at centre-back – most recently on Tuesday evening when they helped weather a first-half storm at Manchester City, providing the basis for the 2-1 Champions League win.
The duo were saluted for their steely contribution in helping Liverpool progress to the last four of the competition; however, Lovren is convinced their link-up can be further elevated.