There have, understandably, been query marks over Wataru Endo’s means to assist Liverpool problem for the title subsequent time period.
Issues haven’t been helped by the actual fact the previous Stuttgart skipper will proceed to be in comparison with bona fide world-class operators throughout the nation within the type of Declan Rice and Rodri.
So as to add gasoline to the hearth, David Lynch reported yesterday on X (previously Twitter) that the Reds could possibly be tempted into promoting in the event that they obtain the next bid.
Liverpool have turned down a €14m bid from Marseille for Wataru Endo. Quite a lot of German golf equipment are additionally within the midfielder and the next supply might tempt the Reds to promote.
— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) July 28, 2024
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This follows the choice to reject a gap supply from Marseille, with James Pearce citing a number of causes behind this.
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What did Jurgen Klopp make of Wataru Endo?
There have been various heads scratched on the sight of Wataru Endo exhibiting up on the AXA coaching centre final summer time in a window that had nearly delivered Moises Caicedo.
To present credit score the place credit score’s due, after all, the Japanese worldwide greater than impressed in his opening marketing campaign at L4.
His efficiency in opposition to title-winners Manchester Metropolis, particularly, at Anfield impressed some critical reward from Liverpool’s former supervisor.
“What are you able to count on? That you simply signal a 30-year-old captain of Japan and he will probably be a standout participant within the Premier League?” Jurgen Klopp informed BBC Sport.
“That he could be a great participant, we knew, however what he’s making of that position, along with Macca, or then with Dom or then with Harvey – by the best way, what a recreation he performed…
“You by no means know that folks can develop to world class, however that’s what occurred.”
We’re massive followers of Endo, although we’d be inclined to argue that ‘world-class’ is a slight stretch.
Nonetheless, we’d be greater than open to protecting the Japan worldwide on the membership if we will’t signal a real enchancment – and with out blocking Stefan Bajcetic’s pathway within the course of.
