 Complete the following phrase:  He had a rocky start to the 201718 season, being at fault for Harry Kane and Son Heung-mins early goals as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Liverpool 41 on 22 October 2017. He was substituted for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after only half an hour. On 17 December, Lovren scored his first goal of the season in a 40 win over Bournemouth; a result which saw Liverpool become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive away league matches by a margin of at least three goals. After Virgil van Dijks arrival on 1 January, he and Lovren built a steady partnership at the heart of Liverpools defence. On 14 January 2018, Lovren captained Liverpool for the first time in a 43 win against Manchester City. On 13 May, Lovren scored his second goal of the season in a 40 win over Brighton and Hove Albion, which secured Liverpools qualification for the Champions League next season. Lovren, as well, played a significant role in Liverpools Champions League run, where the team reached the 