Since the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Liverpool manager Arnie Wataru Endo, the midfielder and captain of the Japanese national team, has been rarely used. There are reports that he is ready to release him from the team before this round of the transfer market closes.
But now the situation has changed regarding the 31-year-old defensive midfielder, despite the lack of new players to strengthen the team, because Arne spoke about Wataru Endo, saying that he is still an important player for the team. He was also impressed by the training of this footballer. “It's not just about the players. It's also about the competition you face. And we have some good midfielders.”
“We are very happy with the performance of Wataru Endo in training. But he has equally talented rivals in that position. And I feel like you have seen some great performances from Liverpool’s midfielders. Three in the game against Brentford.
“Wataru Endo will be as important for Liverpool this season as he was last season. Because we need them all. We all know how long this season will last. How many players do we need? And he is one of those we need.
Previously, Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi was set to move to Liverpool, but in the end the deal fell through, and Arner is currently training Ryan Gravenburg to play in the Wataru Endo position, with Curtis Jones and Stefan Pesetic not among them who can play in that role.
As for Wataru Endo, he moved from Stuttgart to Liverpool. Last season he played under former coach Jurgen Klopp. “The Red Swan” He played 44 matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist in all competitions. He had previously attracted interest from Olympique de Marseille.
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