Endo Wataru: The high-level players in the team helped me adapt to the Premier League

Japanese international Wataru Endo, who joined Liverpool in the summer of 2023, has shown excellent adaptability in the Premier League. He said this was all thanks to the help of high-level players in the team.

The 31-year-old Endo, wearing the No. 3 jersey, has performed well in his first season at Liverpool, making 43 appearances, 29 of which were in the Premier League. In the Carabao Cup final, Endo also played an important role in helping Liverpool win the trophy.

Recently, Endo said in an interview: "The Premier League is very difficult. It took me some time to adapt, but in Liverpool, even the intensity of training is very high. We have a lot of high-level players in the team, which also helped me adapt to the Premier League faster."

"Defensively, my job is to win the ball back and ensure that the midfield is well organised, which is my specialty. I always try to maximise the team's performance and help my teammates perform well, which is my strength."

"I play as a number six, so of course I need to do the dirty work, establish good links with the defenders and also provide help to my teammates. If you want to be a top player, you must not only defend well, but also contribute offensively. I pursue simple and practical play, such as passing the ball forward or changing the tempo of the game to make the team more threatening."

Liverpool coach Arne Sloter has previously praised Endo for his team-first attitude, so Endo is deeply trusted by Sloter no matter what position he plays, making Endo an indispensable member of the team.