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Japan's national soccer team captain and Liverpool midfielder Endo Wataru (33)'s tough time continues.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot was asked about Endo's condition at a press conference in the third round of the FA Cup against Barnsley on the 12th.
"If I'm right, I could start training in a few days," he said. But I was away for almost two months. "It's definitely different from the situation where I missed a week," he said. This means that it is still too much to play as the absence was long.
Endo has not improved at all this season after being classified as a non-mainstream game with only one league start last season in Liverpool. He only played in five league games, but the reality is even more shabby. He played 30 minutes as a substitute only for the opening game of the EPL against Bournemouth, and the rest of the game was put in almost immediately before the end. Most are benched or even removed from the list. He played only 43 minutes in the league this season.
To make matters worse, he left the squad due to an ankle injury after the match against Leeds United on the 7th of last month.
Endo, who lacks time to play, is said to be seeking a transfer for the North American World Cup in June. Liverpool's 'Liverpool World', which delivers the news of Liverpool, recently said, "Endo is leaving Liverpool soon," adding, "Liverpool, which is currently having a difficult season, has a chance to reinforce in the upcoming winter transfer market in January. Endo is also nearing the end of his time in Liverpool," he said.
"Liverpool wants to strengthen the player in role number 6 in addition to Endo. "We are considering recruiting Eduardo Camavinka, a French national team and Real Madrid," he said. "Endo, who is set to play in the North American World Cup in June next year, will have to move to another team in the winter transfer market and increase his playing time."
Endo's long-term bench position is a negative factor for the Japanese national team. This is because Endo's share of the national team is heavy. Endo's role in protecting the defensive line and acting as an airborne link is essential in the tactics pursued by coach Hajime Moriyasu.
In addition to his tactical value, Endo serves as the captain of the Japanese national team and the spiritual pillar of the team. Japanese fans had high expectations on whether Endo would achieve a rebound this season, but the reality is not easy.
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