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Liverpool's Japanese midfielder Wataru Endo speaks during a press conference ahead of UEFA Champions League Last 16, first-leg, football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool at the Parc des Princes Stadium(Image: Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Wataru Endo has insisted he is happy at Liverpool despite his lack of game-time, admitting he has spoken to Arne Slot about his bit-part role.

The Japan international has made 23 appearances so far this season, but has failed to start a single Premier League match.

Making six starts in all competitions, only one has come in the Champions League and that was in the Reds’ last league phase match against PSV Eindhoven when already guaranteed a top two finish.

The 32-year-old was the subject of a rejected bid from Marseille last summer, and his long-term Anfield future remains uncertain given his limited role.

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But Slot has always praised the Japanese’s mentality and attitude, with the Liverpool head coach using Endo more from the bench since the turn of the year.

Speaking ahead of the Reds’ Champions League round-of-16 clash with PSG, Endo admitted it is tough not playing that much for Liverpool.

That's what I'm thinking always and I’ll keep doing that.

“I think now, I often come on for the last 15-20 minutes.

That is what I always think, to come into the game.

“I think I've been playing well so far and helped the team in the games.

I keep trying to play well when I have a chance to play.”

He continued: “I think not only now but I think we have confidence to play.

To play for Liverpool, you need to have confidence to play.

“You always have to try and win and give everything for the team.