Dejan Lovren was at fault for Roma's opening goal against Liverpool
Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in the semi-final first-leg clash at Anfield last night.
However, the Reds will be disappointed they let in two late away goals after racing into a 5-0 lead.
Lovren was at fault for Roma’s first goal through Edin Dzeko after misjudging Radja Nainggolan’s pass.
Nicol admits Liverpool are strong favourites heading into the second leg in Rome next Wednesday, but believes Roma showed in their comeback win against Barcelona in the quarter-final that they should not be ruled out.
And then my good mate Mr Lovren, a horrendous decision, going for a ball he’s never going to get
Steve Nicol on Liverpool star Dejan Lovren
“Deflating is what it is,” Nicol told ESPN FC.
“You’re 5-0 up, the game, the tie, is and should have been, over.
“And then my good mate Mr Lovren, a horrendous decision, going for a ball he’s never going to get, which means Dzeko has time to pull the ball down and stick it into the back of the net.
“The penalty, that’s one of those things that happen.
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Steve Nicol says Dejan Lovren has given Roma a chance in the second leg against Liverpool
“But the fact is, Roma came back against Barcelona to win 3-0 and go through.
"So, as much as Liverpool are still favourites, you can’t tell me that if Roma can beat Barcelona 3-0, they can’t beat Liverpool 3-0.
“I feel deflated, when you go from absolutely cruising, the game, the tie is over to ‘wait a minute, now there’s a little glimmer’.”