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As such, Arne Slot won't mind too much that the game against Wolves turned scrappy — and in Wataru Endo, he knew already that he had the perfect man for the job.

For the first hour or so, Slot must have thought his Liverpool side was delivering the perfect response after those disappointing results, putting in an assured performance that seemed destined to end in a big score-line.

There's little doubt that this defensive change contributed to Liverpool failing to muster a single shot in a half of football at Anfield for the first time on record.

In a game like this, drawing free kicks is invaluable, earning some much-needed respite for the team.

In short, Endo carried out his brief to perfection, accepting and relishing a very limited role for the good of the team.

Arne Slot and Wataru Endo.

By being humble enough to accept a reduced role, he actually elevates his own importance, performing a highly specific function that has already won Liverpool numerous points this season.

This Wolves game became the latest win with Endo's fingerprints all over it

Come the end of the campaign, Liverpool and Slot may find themselves even more thankful for interventions such as these from the 32-year-old.