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Ex-Liverpool star reminisces over 'living every boy's dream' in message to Reds fans

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesDejan LovrenLiverpool has history when it comes to producing remarkable European comebacks at Anfield, and one of the heroes of the win over Borussia Dortmund in 2016 has sent his old club a messageDejan Lovren sent a message to his former club ahead of the second leg against PSGFormer Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren reminisced about his memorable decisive goal against Borussia Dortmund a decade ago, as the Reds prepare to attempt another remarkable European comeback at Anfield.Lovren spent six years at Liverpool between 2014 and 2020, but the most famous moment of his Liverpool career came during his second season at the club.Liverpool trailed to Dortmund 4-2 on aggregate with just 25 minutes of the Europa League quarter-final second leg remaining, but goals from Philippe Coutinho and Mamadou Sakho leveled proceedings.The tie took place while the away goals rule was still in place in Europe, so Dortmund would still have progressed had the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate, having scored three times at Anfield.READ MORE: Liverpool wants 'three to four' big summer transfers as Arne Slot given hopeREAD MORE: PSG's touching gesture to Hillsborough victims and Diogo Jota before Champions League gameHowever, Liverpool completed a remarkable comeback in stoppage time when Lovren rose highest to head the ball home in front of the Kop.Although – in many fans' eyes – the Barcelona comeback in 2019 edges the Dortmund game as Jurgen Klopp's most memorable European night at Anfield, that Dortmund game is firmly viewed as one of the most dramatic in Liverpool history.Ahead of Liverpool trying to pull off another miraculous comeback against PSG at Anfield today, Lovren took to social media to mark the 10-year anniversary of his winner against Dortmund."10 years ago today, I lived every boy’s dream in a Red shirt," Lovren wrote."Scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League at Anfield — the lights, the noise, the Kop roaring as we fought back in one of the greatest European nights this club has ever seen.Liverpool faces Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield today(Image: AFP or licensors)"That goal, that moment, that Liverpool shirt… it’s etched in my soul forever. Still gives me goosebumps.



Thank you to every teammate, every fan, and everyone who made that night magic. This one’s for the memories that never fade."You’ll Never Walk Alone Good luck tonight LFC.

BELIEVE!"Liverpool is targeting an unlikely comeback against the Parisian club, after losing last week's first leg 2-0.PSG should have won the game by a larger margin, but some profligate finishing from the French side means Arne Slot's men can go into the game with genuine hope of achieving another memorable Anfield comeback.Both sets of players will wear black armbands during the game, while a minute's silence will also be observed prior to kickoff in memory of the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCDejan Lovren