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Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised the mental resilience of Wataru Endo ahead of the Premier League clash against Aston Villa.

Slot highlighted how he has utilized Endo throughout his season, trusting the Japanese’s readiness despite the lack of game time.

The 31-year-old joined Liverpool from Stuttgart during the summer of 2024 midfield revamp under former manager and legend Jurgen Klopp.

However, his steep rise and contribution highlighted the competence of the Liverpool scouting system, proving that reputation is a poor judgmental factor.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has relied immensely on Wataru Endo during the latter stages of the games this season.

The reason for this change is not down to the question of quality but due to the different tactical preferences.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference for Villa (via Liverpoolfc.com), Slot highlighted the mental resilience of Endo at Liverpool.

There is a possibility of the same situation happening again as the Premier League is enjoying higher competitiveness than usual