Heartbreaking: Wataru Endo is carried off the pitch on a stretcher! 😭 Is his World Cup appearance over? This is the news all soccer fans have been waiting for today. During the match between Liverpool and Sunderland, Japan national team captain Wataru Endo suffered a serious injury to his left leg and had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. This is a big blow for the 33-year-old considering it was his first Premier League start of the season. 24 minutes into the second half, Endo collapsed in a violent collision. He was forced out of his right-back position and was clutching his left ankle, complaining of severe pain. The medical staff remained alert and he was carried onto the pitch on a stretcher as the stadium fell silent. Liverpool manager Arne Slott did not refrain from commenting after the match. The manager admitted the situation was “serious” and said further tests would be required tomorrow, but “the situation is not good”. This doesn’t just hurt Liverpool’s depth in the squad. With just four months left until the 2026 World Cup, Japan may have to face the tournament without their veteran leader and captain. If this is a long-term ligament or bone injury, the timing couldn’t have been worse for Samurai Blue. What do you all think? Can Liverpool make up for his absence? And most importantly, how much will the Japanese national team miss him at the World Cup? 👇 Let us know what you think in the comments! If you found this update helpful, please help us by: Please support the channel by liking the video. If you would like to see more of the latest soccer news, please subscribe to our channel. Please share with fans of Liverpool and the Japanese national team!
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