Liverpool is on the verge of having several key players back from injury, but there’s a potential concern looming ahead of their Europa League quarter-final first leg against Atalanta.
According to the Liverpool Echo, Wataru Endo was absent from training on Tuesday, possibly due to being substituted during the 2-2 draw at Manchester United last weekend.
This absence follows his recent knock that caused him to miss the home win over Sheffield United, raising concerns about a recurring issue.
Endo’s reliability in midfield, especially in enabling Alexis Mac Allister’s attacking prowess, makes his potential absence worrisome for Jurgen Klopp.
Missing him for a second consecutive match, especially during a congested fixture period, would be less than ideal.
However, there’s hope that his absence from training was precautionary, and updates may be provided during Klopp’s press conference.
Despite Curtis Jones’ return and Stefan Bajcetic’s presence in team training, Endo’s absence would still be a significant setback given his importance to the team.
