Wataru Endo: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dominant: £16.2m Liverpool player’s stats indicate Reds declined vs Villa after substitution

Wataru Endo’s departure from the pitch may have been a leading factor behind Liverpool’s sudden decline against Aston Villa. The Japanese international was substituted on the 76th minute with Dominik Szoboszlai taking his place in midfield.

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Didi Hamann claims Liverpool were blessed to miss out on 22y/o as they signed ‘class act’ instead

Didi Hamann has claimed that Liverpool were blessed to miss out on one of their main transfer targets last summer, as they swiftly went and signed a ‘class act’ instead.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 8

Reliable journalist says there is ‘substance’ to Liverpool links with Bundesliga colossus

Liverpool will very likely be in the market for a centre-back during the summer transfer window, and according to a reliable journalist, rumours regarding one potential option carry ‘substance’.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / May 7

Watch: Liverpool fans will adore Wataru Endo’s reaction to Harvey Elliott’s wonder goal

Wataru Endo’s face in the immediate aftermath of Harvey Elliott’s wonder goal against Tottenham on Sunday says it all about what a special strike it was.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 10

Potential injury concern arises for Liverpool ahead of Atalanta clash; no sign of him in training

Liverpool are on the cusp of welcoming several key players back from injury, although one potential concern has arisen ahead of the Europa League quarter-final first leg against Atalanta.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 5

James Pearce shares news of potential Liverpool injury boost ahead of Man Utd clash

James Pearce has shared some welcome news on the injury front for Liverpool ahead of the showdown against Manchester United on Sunday. The Reds overcame Sheffield United on Thursday night without Wataru Endo, who picked up a knock in last weekend’s win over Brighton and duly missed the subsequent fixture at Anfield.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 2

Watch: What Liverpool’s midfield trio did after Salah’s goal will melt hearts

Liverpool’s main objective last summer was to build a new midfield and we watched all three new players shine against Brighton, leading to a beautiful moment.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 22

Wataru Endo returns to Liverpool earlier than expected due to ‘unforeseen’ circumstances

Wataru Endo is returning to Liverpool earlier than expected during the international break, but thankfully it isn’t anything injury-related. The 31-year-old

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 20

Watch: Catchy new Liverpool chant got matchday airing at Old Trafford on Sunday

Liverpool fans at Old Trafford on Sunday unleashed a catchy new chant serenading Wataru Endo. Last week, footage from The Ragamuffins – who are responsible

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 19

Cost 63% more than Endo: Liverpool may have dodged a big bullet over 2023 transfer target

Midfield was the primary focus of Liverpool’s summer 2023 transfer window, with five outgoings and four incoming in that position during the market. Among those who came to Anfield was Wataru Endo, a £16m acquisition from Stuttgart.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 16

Watch: Wataru Endo names three Liverpool teammates when building ‘perfect player’

Wataru Endo has excellent taste when it comes to footballers he admires across the globe. When asked to name his ‘perfect player’, the Japanese international, now plying his trade with Liverpool, named three of his current teammates.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 15

Watch: Endo on why playing for Liverpool was a ‘simple dream’ that came true

Liverpool fans were probably confused when we were linked with signing Wataru Endo this summer but he’s more than proven why Jurgen Klopp wanted the midfielder at Anfield.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 14

Watch: Wataru Endo’s precision pass to Mo Salah is box-office as Liverpool hit Sparta for six

Liverpool fans had plenty more than just the six goals to enjoy as they cruised past Sparta Prague 6-1 to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. Wataru Endo wasn’t among the five Reds to get on the scoresheet but he treated Anfield to a box-office moment during the first half tonight.

Soccer News / Tribal Football / March 14

Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai: Better Endo being a teammate than opponent!

Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has hailed his Liverpool team-mate Wataru Endo this week. Szoboszlai and Endo both came into the club in the summer as part of the team's midfield revamp.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 13

Watch: New Wataru Endo chant is going viral and it’s an absolute belter

There’s no shortage of Liverpool players past and present who’ve had some brilliantly catchy songs in their name, and Wataru Endo can now be added to that list.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 11

6 duels won: Lucas Leiva wowed by Liverpool brute who completed 95% of his passes v Man City

Lucas Leiva singled out one Liverpool player for praise following the 1-1 draw against Manchester City on Sunday. There were several standout performers on show from both sides in a pulsating clash which showed why these two teams are vying for the Premier League title, and the official Player of the Match award from LFC went to Wataru Endo.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 11

Watch: Kevin De Bruyne had no answer to Wataru Endo’s relentless work rate

Wataru Endo was immense once again for Liverpool yesterday, and at one point in the second half he left the usually world-class Kevin De Bruyne looking decidedly ordinary.

VfB Stuttgart News / Tribal Football / March 10

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo: I know my job against Man City

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo is eager to see action today against Manchester City. The Reds host City as Premier League leaders. Endo told the club's website: "I think it's going to be a crazy, crazy atmosphere.

VfB Stuttgart News / Tribal Football / March 8

Wataru Endo happy to go with the flow at Liverpool

Wataru Endo says he's happy to go with the flow at Liverpool. The Japan midfielder is ready to play when called upon, insisting he doesn't put pressure on himself in terms of minutes achieved.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / March 3

30-minute cameo king’s Liverpool performance almost forgotten; had monstrous game vs Forest

Commentators have been harping on (and rightly so!) about Liverpool’s young stars in recent weeks, so it’s time to give the experienced a shout-out. Wataru Endo, eh?

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / March 2

Watch: Wataru Endo’s instant reaction to Darwin Nunez winner will have Liverpool fans swooning

Wataru Endo has only been at Liverpool since August, but his passion for the club was clear for all to see with his instant reaction to Darwin Nunez’s stoppage time winner today.

Japan Beaten By Iraq At AFC Asian Cup Despite Goal From Liverpool's Liverpool's Wataru Endo

Iraq beat Japan for the first time in 42 years to seal a place in the round of 16 at the AFC Asian Cup. Aymen Hussein scored two headed goals to fire Iraq into a 2-0 lead before half-time on Friday.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 18

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / August 21

Liverpool will not sign another defensive midfielder this summer says Reds journalist after Endo arrival

Liverpool completed a deal with Stuttgart for Wataru Endo last week and according to Liverpool journalist James Pearce, that is the last defensive midfield

VfB Stuttgart News / Caught Offside / August 18

Watch: Wataru Endo’s first words as a Liverpool player

Though it was a deal that was completely unexpected a few days ago, the signing of Wataru Endo could end up being a master stroke for Liverpool. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder, who also operates as a centre-back when required, comes very highly rated having been a stalwart of his Stuttgart side as well as for the Japanese national team.