JAKARTA - Due to a foot injury, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said that Wataru Endo will be out for a long time.
Endo suffered an injury when he became a right back in the 1-0 win over hosts Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the 26th week of the 2025/2026 English League, Thursday (12/2) early morning WIB. The injury made him pulled out in the 69th minute to be replaced by Joe Gomez.
"We still need to make some assessments, but it is clear and real that he will be out for quite some time," Slot said, quoted from the club's official website, Saturday, February 14, reported by ANTARA.
In that match, Endo performed solidly as a right back, even though it was not his original position because he is a defensive midfielder.
Sofascore noted that during the 69 minutes on the field, the Japan national team captain recorded seven wins in duels and two successful tackles. In addition, he also made 43 touches and 23 passes with an accuracy of 87 percent.
Slot also praised Endo for having an extraordinary mentality. "He stayed on the field despite the injury and took part in another duel - in a dead ball situation - for another duel," said the Dutch coach.
This victory makes Liverpool the first team to beat Sunderland at home this season, with these three points bringing the Reds three points with the top four.
In the nearest match, Liverpool will play the fourth round of the FA Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Sunday (15/2) at 03.00 WIB.
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