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Wataru Endo said that he is "not satisfied" with his lack of game time at Liverpool, but suggested that he would rather stay with the Reds and play fewer minutes than leave and have a bigger role at another club.
Endo moved to Anfield in 2023 and figured frequently during his first season, making 44 appearances under Jurgen Klopp.
After racking up almost 3,000 minutes of game time under Klopp, Endo figured for fewer than 1,000 minutes under Slot, and that has prompted questions over his long-term future at Anfield.
Ryan Gravenberch has excelled in the deep-lying midfield role that Endo was originally signed to play in, while Liverpool has also been linked with a move for Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller to provide Gravenberch with some competition in that position.
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But I just say, 'as far as I’m concerned, I’m staying.'"
Asked whether he would prefer stay at Liverpool and play less frequently over joining another club, Endo replied: “Yeah, I’d say so.
I believe that giving it my all here, and helping Liverpool win more titles, is the path to making my career as fulfilling as possible."
When Endo was then asked whether fans could expect Endo to be at Liverpool next season, he said: "Yes, you can.
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"It has been a little tough for me because I have not played as much but all I can do is help the team," said Endo