Wataru Endo has shared that despite his limited game-time this season, Liverpool's manager Arne Slot has assured him of his significance to the team.

Despite the unsuccessful transfer attempt, Endo's future at Anfield was already uncertain given his more limited on-ball impact with his passing not at the same level as Gravenberch's.

But Slot's recent public praise for Endo, coupled with a private conversation where the Dutchman reassured him about his role in the squad, has shed some light on the situation.



Endo shared his conversation with his manager on 'Red Machine The Wataru Endo Podcast'.

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"I've talked with him," Endo said.

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo speaks on the latest episode of 'Red Machine – The Wataru Endo Podcast'.

Manager Slot was full of praise for Endo's impact in Liverpool's narrow win at Southampton: "Wata Endo came in, maybe only for 10 minutes," Slot acknowledged.

So, that's what in the end makes the team strong and that's what we need."

While Gravenberch has been a regular starter for Liverpool's campaign so far, the density of the upcoming schedule, kicking off with a visit to Newcastle's St James' Park and including nine games over 32 days, suggests that Endo might be looking at more game time as the January transfer window approaches.

Liverpool.com says: Endo was always going to struggle for minutes this season and that isn't going to change, especially if someone else comes in to play in his role
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