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Wataru Endo admits adapting to Premier League ‘harder than I thought’
Wataru Endo admits adapting to Premier League ‘harder than I thought’
Liverpool summer signing Wataru Endo has found the Premier League more difficult than he expected but is confident he can improve and contribute more. The 30-year-old Japan international, a £12million arrival from Stuttgart, was viewed as something of a stop-gap solution to the club’s lack of defensive midfielders following Fabinho’s unexpected departure to Saudi Arabia. Of his 15 appearances so far, only two have been Premier League starts (against Newcastle and Brentford), with manager Jurgen Klopp preferring to utilise Argentina World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister in an unfamiliar holding role. Endo has gained most of his game time in the Europa League and Carabao Cup and his late arrival – he was signed in mid-August – did not help his integration. “Yes, it’s harder than I thought, but I’m very happy to be here,” he said when asked about his experience of the Premier League so far. “Physically, it’s speedy, so it’s very hard to adapt but it’s the Premier League and I keep trying and keep playing and I’ll get better. “I’m already 30 years old but I feel I have a chance to grow as a football player so I’m so happy to be here and I can improve. “After I got here I had a talk with the boss about how Liverpool play. After that I just try to do that and he talks a lot with me about it. It's harder than I thought. Physically, it's speedy, so it's very hard to adapt but it's the Premier League Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo “Every time I try to help Liverpool play and of course I always watch what they do from the bench. I think it is an important thing and I am getting better and better.” Endo’s start to life at Anfield was not helped by the fact as the only holding midfielder there was a lot of attention on him to slot straight into the side and perform a similar role to the one that 30-year-old Fabinho did for five years. In addition, Liverpool’s midfield underwent a complete overhaul in the summer with Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch now looking like the established first choices. But with nine matches to come this month, Endo is likely to get more opportunities. “I’m always ready to play every game, that’s the most important thing. We need all the players so I try to be ready every game and try to win every game,” he added. “Liverpool has a very winning mentality so we always need to win, need to get three points, and it’s a very difficult thing but that’s why I came here. I’m enjoying the pressure. “I’m a defensive midfielder so I have to make a difference in defence but also to take up good positions and play good football. I’m enjoying playing with amazing players.” Read More Police charge more than 40 away fans after major disorder outside Villa Park Discipline has ‘let us down’ and must improve, says Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou Pep Guardiola: Spurs under Ange Postecoglou an ‘incredible advert’ for football ‘We never lost trust’: Sarina Wiegman remained confident of England comeback Erik ten Hag backs under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana Mauricio Pochettino understands reason behind early struggles for Moises Caicedo
2023-12-02 18:21
Mercedes ‘need to take Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification on the chin’
Mercedes ‘need to take Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification on the chin’
Toto Wolff said Mercedes must take Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the United States Grand Prix on the chin – and make sure it does not happen again. Nearly four hours after Hamilton finished second in his most competitive race of the season – one he could have won if Mercedes did not fluff their strategy lines – the stewards declared his car did not comply with the regulations. The depth of the new floor on Hamilton’s upgraded Mercedes was adjudged to be “outside the thresholds outlined in Article 3.5.9 e).” – which states that the plank cannot wear to below 9mm thickness. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who finished sixth, was disqualified for the same breach following Sunday’s 56-lap race at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas. Mercedes said the sprint format – which allows for just one hour of practice before parc ferme rules heavily constrict changes to the cars – had a bearing on Hamilton’s disqualification. But team principal Wolff said: “In the end, all of that doesn’t matter. Others got it right where we got it wrong and there’s no wiggle room in the rules. “We need to take it on the chin, do the learning and come back stronger next weekend in Mexico.” Four cars were chosen at random following the race. Both winner Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Lando Norris’ McLaren passed the scrutineering checks. Hamilton’s demise elevated Norris to runner-up behind Verstappen, who claimed the 50th win of his career and 15th from 18 this season, and Carlos Sainz to third. Sergio Perez was promoted to fourth to extend his lead over Hamilton in the fight for second place in the championship from 27 points to 39. Hamilton crossed the line just 2.2 seconds adrift of Verstappen after Mercedes’ move to attempt a one-stop strategy backfired and probably denied the seven-time world champion his first victory in 686 days. But despite expressing frustration at his team’s strategy, Hamilton was asked if he has been provided hope that he could taste victory before the season is out. “Yes, definitely,” replied the 38-year-old. “The steps that we were able to take this weekend has given me a little bit more confidence to throw the car into the corners. “There are still some of the fundamental issues that we’re having with the car, which won’t change until next year. But it was really positive to feel that the decisions we are taking are the right ones.” Hamilton will be back in action at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix with rounds to follow in Brazil and Las Vegas before the campaign concludes in Abu Dhabi on November 26. Read More Max Verstappen defies Lewis Hamilton to edge United States Grand Prix victory I can do something wiser with my time – George Russell stops using social media Charles Leclerc snatches pole position after Max Verstappen’s lap was deleted Daniel Ricciardo ready for AlphaTauri return at United States Grand Prix On this day in 2009: Jenson Button crowned Formula One world champion in Brazil FIA to review Qatar GP as ‘dangerous’ temperatures prompt driver complaints
2023-10-23 22:51
New College of Florida enters agreement with US Department of Education over alleged civil rights violation
New College of Florida enters agreement with US Department of Education over alleged civil rights violation
The New College of Florida said it has entered an agreement with the US Department of Education regarding a federal investigation launched earlier this month into allegations of discrimination based on disability.
2023-09-30 09:22
ECB's inflation fight going well but not yet over: Lagarde
ECB's inflation fight going well but not yet over: Lagarde
FRANKFURT Euro zone inflation pressures are easing but wage growth is still strong, so the European Central Bank's
2023-11-27 22:23
Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults
Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults
The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US.
2023-11-13 02:20
Madison LeCroy reveals Alex Rodriguez was looking for ‘side chick’ amid engagement to Jennifer Lopez
Madison LeCroy reveals Alex Rodriguez was looking for ‘side chick’ amid engagement to Jennifer Lopez
Rodriguez and LeCroy’s fling rumors initially made waves in March 2021, when Danni Baird claimed that the two were exchanging texts
2023-05-21 18:20
Umpire Baker leaves Blue Jays-Red Sox game after being struck by multiple foul tips
Umpire Baker leaves Blue Jays-Red Sox game after being struck by multiple foul tips
Plate umpire Jordan Baker left Saturday’s game between the Red Sox and the Blue Jays after eight innings after being struck by multiple foul tips
2023-09-17 08:48
NFL Week 11 Byes: Every team that is off this week
NFL Week 11 Byes: Every team that is off this week
Find out which four NFL teams will be off on their bye week in Week 11.
2023-11-14 05:55
Who was Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef? US Citizen executed in Saudi Arabia after he tortured and fatally strangled his Egyptian father
Who was Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef? US Citizen executed in Saudi Arabia after he tortured and fatally strangled his Egyptian father
The death sentence for Bishoy Sharif Naji Naseef was carried out after the court found him guilty of brutally beating his father and barbarically strangling him to death
2023-08-17 16:16
Japan's July wholesale inflation slows for seventh month
Japan's July wholesale inflation slows for seventh month
TOKYO Japanese wholesale inflation slowed in July year-on-year, easing for a seventh straight month due to softer energy
2023-08-10 09:17
China relaxes capital controls to entice badly needed foreign investment
China relaxes capital controls to entice badly needed foreign investment
China is allowing foreigners in Shanghai and Beijing to move their money freely into and out of the country, in a significant move toward relaxing its strict capital controls as it tries to woo overseas investors.
2023-09-22 15:27
The snake that terrorised Rylan Clark's home last year is back again
The snake that terrorised Rylan Clark's home last year is back again
Just last year, Rylan Clark documented the terror he was being caused by a snake invading his home - and unfortunately for him, it's back again. 'SEND HELP OMG', the presenter wrote on social media, alongside CCTV footage of the scaly creature lurking around his indoor swimming pool. 'THAT'S TWICE NOW WTF WHY IS THIS HAPPENING', he added. A local rescue centre have offered to come and pick up the creature, in the hope it won't come back for a third year in a row. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-09-27 20:24