Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo was stretchered off through the Reds’ 1-0 victory over Sunderland after catching his foot within the turf within the second half.
Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot speaks at his pre-Brighton press convention (Picture: Redmen TV 2)
Liverpool star Wataru Endo will probably be sidelined for ‘fairly a very long time’ after sustaining what a severe harm in opposition to Sunderland. Arne Slot has delivered a worrying replace on Endo, 33, following the Japanese captain leaving the pitch on a stretcher throughout Wednesday’s 1-0 triumph on the Stadium of Mild. The midfielder’s foot turned trapped within the turf while executing an important clearance moments after Virgil van Dijk had opened the scoring within the second half.
Endo battled on to assist defend the following nook, however he was visibly distressed and broke down in tears as he was positioned on a stretcher. It marked Endo’s first Premier League begin of the marketing campaign, as he deputised at right-back with Jeremie Frimpong and Dominik Szoboszlai unavailable. Throughout his press convention earlier than the Reds’ FA Cup fourth-round conflict at residence to Brighton on Saturday, Slot was questioned about Endo’s harm.
“We nonetheless have to assess nevertheless it’s clear and apparent he is out for fairly a protracted occasions,” the Liverpool supervisor responded. “Remember he is an efficient centre-back and midfielder, too, and it’s not as if positions… we’re fairly susceptible there as properly.
Instantly after the Sunderland match, Slot characterised Endo’s harm as ‘severe’. “How severe we do not know but as a result of it nonetheless must be assessed tomorrow, nevertheless it does not look good,” the Dutchman acknowledged.
“It would not be the primary time a participant will get injured in the event that they should play three in seven. An important factor is we prepare right this moment, take heed to the gamers, see how they really feel and make the very best choices.”
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