Phil Thompson has called for Wataru Endo to be given more recognition following the midfield player’s pivotal Liverpool performance against Fulham.
The first goal of the Japanese international for the Reds came off the bench, making the score 3-3 and enabling Liverpool to secure a crucial three points at Anfield.
For £16 million, the midfield general was signed this summer from VfB Stuttgart. Despite Endo’s stellar reputation in Germany, many Liverpool fans saw him as a left-field addition.
However, it’s been a slow start to life in the Premier League for Endo, who has seen most of his minutes for the Reds come from the substitute bench.
However, speaking to TalkSport, Liverpool legend Thompson has now suggested that the midfielder deserves more credit after his impressive performance for the Reds against Fulham.
Thompson said on the Japanese international: “Endo scored a superb goal. I don’t think he is getting the credit he deserves when he comes into it.”
Wataru Endo showed his worth for Liverpool against Fulham
Endo has had a somewhat underwhelming career so far at Liverpool, yet that could all now be changing after the midfielder’s goal against Fulham.
As well as being a quality piece of skill, the goal showed that Endo can offer something for the Reds despite early opinions of the Japanese star being far from favourable.
Indeed, Endo is a brilliant midfielder who can become a key member of Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans in the years to come.
And this weekend could be the start of something wonderful for Endo, who could now be viewed more highly having played a huge role in winning Liverpool three vital points on Sunday.
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