Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp will be delighted to welcome an international star back to Anfield.
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has a new star in his midfield after 0shone for Japan in their surprise win over Germany on Saturday. Japan dominated the Germans with a 4-1 victory in Wolfsburg, their worst defeat since England’s 5-1 victory in 2001.
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And Liverpool star Endo played a major role in Japan’s historic triumph. The former Stuttgart player was Klopp’s least glamorous midfielder this summer – but he could now play an important role.
Endo was similar to Fabinho in his tenacity and ability to stop attacks and played a deep role in midfield. His performances have allowed visionary midfielders such as Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito to flourish.
An action-packed performance made Endo stand out at the Volkswagen Arena. The 30-year-old won the most tackles (four) and duels (seven), but was also the player with the most errors (three) on the court.
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Liverpool star Wataru Endo was excellent for Japan against Germany.
Two interceptions and six steals kept Germany from getting past the Japanese midfield. These qualities will come in handy in Liverpool’s biggest games of the season.
It was the kind of performance that made Fabinho successful on Merseyside. The experienced Wataru can hope to make a similar impact before his surprise move to Al-Ittihad this summer.
Liverpool paid just £16m to lure Endo from Stuttgart, where he signed in 2020. He previously had a traveling career in Belgium and Japan. As Liverpool, late flowering, when Liverpool increased the Champions League in 2019, Endos Sint Truid at the higher level of the 7th Belgian team with 7th place.
It was Klopp that identified Endo as a potentially cheap replacement for Fabinho. And the German, who was in Massez this weekend to watch his former friendly club against Duisburg, will receive an extremely positive feedback on his international exhibition.
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Endo may not have been Liverpool’s most attractive signing this summer.
Nearly £70m was spent on Dominik Szoboszlai, while £35m was spent on Alexis Mac Allister.
The latter was deployed in a more important role before Endo’s arrival. The Japan international renewed competition by signing Ryan Gravenberch on deadline day. The former Ajax star was signed by Bayern Munich for £34m but is yet to make his debut.
But he could be Endo who is selected for the midfield role in Liverpool’s most important matches. His performance against Germany should show Klopp that he can help the manager revive the Reds’ Premier League hopes
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