Wataru Endo believes Liverpool would solely profit from signing a defensive midfielder, although the Japan captain has warned he’ll struggle for his spot.
Liverpool head into the switch window with the No. 6 function extensively thought-about one of many precedence positions to deal with.
However it’s but to be seen whether or not the membership intends to strengthen the bottom of Arne Slot‘s midfield or proceed with their current choices reminiscent of Endo, Alexis Mac Allister and Stefan Bajcetic.
The indications are that it’s extra doubtless that Slot will stick along with his current financial institution of No. 6s – although given he’s but to even work along with his new gamers, that is still unsure at this stage.
For his half, Endo has welcomed hypothesis over a brand new defensive midfielder arriving at Anfield, when requested by Abema Sports activities Time in Japan.
“I don’t care about these experiences, however I additionally suppose it will be higher to get a No. 6 midfielder,” he stated, as relayed by MSN.
“I believe there’s a chance that they’re viewing Mac Allister as a No. 6, however in the intervening time there aren’t many No. 6 gamers to start with.
“I had probably the most alternatives to play, and so did Mac Allister. We additionally had Thiago Alcantara, however he had numerous accidents and is about to depart the membership on the finish of this season.
“We even have [Stefan Bajcetic], but it surely’s nonetheless unclear as as to if he’ll be capable of contribute instantly.
“Contemplating my age [at 31], I believe it may be OK for me to get the No. 6.
“But when it in the end makes the group stronger then I’m all for it, as a result of there shall be competitors and I simply need to win my place once more.
“So I’m probably not apprehensive about it, and actually I believe it may be OK if I win!”
Endo was a shock addition final summer time, however went on to function 43 occasions in his debut season at Anfield, ending Jurgen Klopp‘s last marketing campaign amongst his 10 most-used gamers.
However given his age and the very fact Liverpool tried to signal two youthful choices in Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia earlier than agreeing a take care of Stuttgart, it stands to purpose that he is probably not a long-term candidate to start out.
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A lot will rely on the choices accessible, with This Is Anfield‘s David Lynch lately explaining it will require a “enormous improve” on Endo for Liverpool to pursue a brand new signing.
Apparently, The Athletic famous final summer time that Aston Villa‘s Boubacar Kamara was “excessive on the checklist” alongside Caicedo and Lavia.
