Steve Nicol believes Liverpool could not win the Premier League or Champions League if Wataru Endo was their main midfielder.Wataru Endo proved to be a good signing for the Reds.
Few people knew about the Japan international before his £16million move to Anfield this summer.Jurgen Klopp is clearly a big fan of Endo. However, he has arguably been overshadowed by the club’s other signings, with Dominic Szoboszlai and Alexis McAllister particularly impressive.
Steve Nicol says Liverpool should sign Wataru Endo’s new contract. And the 30-year-old footballer does not seem to be the man to replace Fabinho following the departure of the Brazilian.
Of course, Steve Nicol has suggested to ESPN that Liverpool need to secure an upgrade in this position as soon as possible if they are to stay at the top of the Premier League.”It’s a good signing. The center of the park was the area most in need of change.
And they succeeded. “I don’t think I’m ready yet,” he told ESPN.”I think they absolutely need to sign a defensive midfielder. Endo does his job. But defensive midfielder Endoro can’t win the Premier League or the Champions League.
So, as it has been so far, I think when the transfer window opens in January, we need to bring in a player of the level we have achieved with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai.”So for me, he is 100% favorite for the title.
“I don’t think it’s enough.”The Reds warnedUnfortunately, Liverpool were warned of Endo’s limitations in last weekend’s dramatic win over Crystal Palace.Palace provided a difficult first half for the ex-Stuttgart. When they won the ball, they got close and were ruthless with their pressing.
The poor flow of play initially awarded a penalty to Palace, although replays showed it was a foul. No wonder Klopp took Endo off at half-time against Palace.
Liverpool don’t tend to make rash decisions in the transfer market, but I wonder if these numbers have had an impact on their January plans.
