Journalist Hints: Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s ‘Timely Boost’ Awaits Monday
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are likely to receive one piece of good news today following their humiliating 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday.
Following his return from international service today, Wataru Endo is expected to provide the Liverpool team a much-needed lift, according to David Lynch of X (and TIA).
After Japan’s quarterfinal loss to Iran on Saturday, the midfielder was able to return to Merseyside. He had been missing some games because of his involvement with his country at the Asian Cup.
The 30-year-old will likely participate in full training prior to the Premier League match against Burnley next weekend after having his fitness evaluated over the next few days.
If Klopp chooses to keep Alexis Mac Allister, whose performance against Arsenal was one of the few bright spots from yesterday, in the base of midfield, Endo might not immediately return to the Liverpool starting lineup.
The Reds will have almost a full week to prepare for their next two games before a demanding stretch of nine games in thirty days, during which squad rotation will be crucial. Still, the captain of Japan’s return this week is a welcome boost.
The 30-year-old will have plenty of opportunity to stay fit during the lead-up to the busy schedule of games by having time to rest before the Burnley and Brentford matches.
Endo had a fantastic run of form towards the end of 2023 before his involvement in the Asian Cup, so perhaps he can continue to produce at the same level when he returns to action for Liverpool.