Wataru Endo showed “steel-like play” in his first start of the season Wataru ENDO 2024/09/25

On September 25th, Liverpool and West Ham faced off in the third round of the cup. Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo started for the first time this season. He played as a defensive midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 formation until the 82nd minute. Local media outlet Liverpool Echo said of Endo, “He won many duels and showed steely play, but his passing was not advanced.”[Chapter]0:00 Until kickoff 0:27 Kickoff Endo shows fierce defence 2:21 Goal Endo is evaded and scores, offside ruled 2:48 Endo’s defence becomes sharper 3:05 Goal Endo’s clearance leads to an own goal 3:31 Goal Jotta 3:48 Endo joins in the build-up 4:39 Endo makes a vertical pass 5:57 Goal Jotta 6:34 Endo turns 6:47 Endo makes a brilliant recovery 8:19 Endo hurts with a tackle 8:36 Goal Salah