Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo reinforced his cult hero status among supporters with an impressive cameo role in his side's victory over Paris Saint-Germain - as fans serenaded the Japanese star following the game.
The 32-year-old was introduced by head coach Arne Slot in the 79th minute at Parc des Princes, with the hosts having overwhelmingly been in control of proceedings up to that point.
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Amid all the plaudits that the pair have rightly received in the aftermath of the Reds' smash and grab win in Paris, the importance of the decision to introduce Endo from the bench may have been overlooked in some quarters.
Liverpool's Wataru Endo impressed as he harried the Paris Saint-Germain players after being introduced from the bench.
Arne Slot applauds the supporters at full-time following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes on March 05, 2025
That’s a big compliment for him, that he brings performances in like he did today."
This followed a 19-minute appearance from the bench in a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in February, which saw Endo pick up the Man of the Match prize
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