over Watford going into Monday's Premier League
clash at Vicarage Road because the Reds have
more to play for.
Liverpool have four games left to play as they bid
to seal a top-four finish and a place in next
season's Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp's side are third in the table, but only
sit above Manchester City on goals scored, with
Manchester United a point adrift. Arsenal are still in
the running too, as they sit six behind with a game
in hand.
Watford, meanwhile, are 13th, eight points clear of
the relegation zone with two games in hand on
18th-placed Swansea, a situation Lovren thinks
could lower the intensity in Walter Mazzarri's men.
"It depends on us, I would say, not on them,"
Lovren, who signed a new long-term contract last
week, told Liverpool's website. "We have
something to play for, but not so much them.
"For them, it is comfortable and they are safe, but
we have something to reach for and this is the key
point. We know what we need to do to grab a place
in the Champions League.
"It is a must-win game. Of course, it will be
difficult – they are in the middle of the table, have
done quite well, have good players and don't have
pressure.
"But sometimes with pressure it can maybe be
better to play because you are more focused on the
game. We have something to reach for."
Lovren is confident Liverpool will ultimately seal a
top-four finish, with games against Southampton,
West Ham and Middlesbrough to follow the Watford
clash.
"I always believe," he said. "I believe in the team
and I believe in every single person who believes in
us.
"This is the most important thing. I think we would
deserve it at the end because of how well we have
done for all of the season.
"I am pretty sure we will see each other in the
Champions League.
"Mentally, we have to be prepared for the game,
even though it's not like playing Manchester City,
where you will find motivation without any big
reason.
"We have a big reason – it's the final four games
for the Champions League."
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