Wataru Endo injury timeline revealed as Arne Slot turns to new midfielder

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Liverpool are expected to be without Wataru Endo until the middle of January, following a fresh update regarding his injury absence. Wataru Endo injury update: A quick look • Mid-January return: Japan’s captain is expected to be sidelined until at least mid-January following an ankle injury sustained during the 3-3 draw at Leeds earlier. • Midfield minutes: Despite Liverpool’s injury crisis, Endo has played just 44 minutes of Premier League football this season, falling behind Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones. • Emerging talent: Endo’s absence has opened the door for 18-year-old Trey Nyoni, who made his Premier League debut in the 2-1 win at Tottenham. • Future uncertain: With his contract running until 2027 but playing time limited, speculation remains over whether the 32-year-old will remain at Anfield beyond the summer.

When will Wataru Endo return for Liverpool? Could Wataru Endo’s absence allow Trey Nyoni to shine?

Nyoni is 14 years Endo’s junior, so Slot may consider him a natural heir in his Liverpool squad, having talked up his and Rio Ngumoha‘s chances during the summer. How many minutes has Wataru Endo played this season?