Questions have understandably arisen about Wataru Endo’s ability to help Liverpool compete for the title next season.
The situation is further complicated by comparisons to top-tier players like Declan Rice and Rodri.
Adding to the uncertainty, David Lynch reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Liverpool might consider selling Endo if a higher bid comes in.
This follows the rejection of an initial offer from Marseille, with James Pearce noting several reasons for the refusal.
What did Jurgen Klopp think of Wataru Endo?
There was some confusion when Wataru Endo arrived at the AXA training centre last summer, especially after Liverpool nearly signed Moises Caicedo.
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However, the Japanese international exceeded expectations in his first season at Liverpool, particularly impressing in a match against Manchester City at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp praised him in an interview with BBC Sport: “What can you expect? That you sign a 30-year-old captain of Japan and he will be a standout player in the Premier League?
That he would be a good player, we knew, but what he’s making of that role, together with Macca, or then with Dom or then with Harvey – by the way, what a game he played… You never know that people can develop to world class, but that’s what happened.”
While we admire Endo, calling him ‘world-class’ might be an overstatement. Nevertheless, we are open to keeping him at the club if we can’t find a significant upgrade, without hindering Stefan Bajcetic’s development.
