Wataru Endo

Player Ratings: New Signings Shine as Liverpool Suffer Defeat to Crystal Palace

Liverpool 2 - 2 Crystal Palace - Community Shield Player Ratings The community shield headed to penalties after the in game score draw, with a lively encounter ensuing within an excited Wembley setting. The reds would lose the shootout with some weak penalties. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1954552379061174613?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 9.0 The giant Brazilian...

Preview: Liverpool & Crystal Palace meet at Wembley in Community Shield clash

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Community Shield Preview Date: Sunday, 10th August 2025 Venue: Wembley Stadium Kick-off: 15:00 BST The curtain-raiser to the English football season sees Premier League champions Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley. Both sides are looking to lay down an early marker for the 2025/26 campaign. For Arne Slot, this will be...

Journalist: 18-year-old Defender ‘Still an Option’ for Liverpool This Summer

Liverpool’s Centre-Back Conundrum: Eyes on Leoni but Patience Required Liverpool’s defensive depth is once again under scrutiny as the new season looms, and recent comments from Lewis Steele, speaking to Dave Davis for Anfield Index, have given insight into where things currently stand. With Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen already confirmed, and Joe Gomez...

Morton seals Lyon move from Liverpool as Robertson leads tributes

Tyler Morton Seals Lyon Move as Liverpool Say Farewell There are moments in football when the numbers make sense, the spreadsheet smiles, and the business looks sound—but the heart still sinks a little. Tyler Morton’s £15m switch from Liverpool to Lyon is one such moment: smart, efficient, and undeniably bittersweet. The 22-year-old midfielder, nurtured by the...

Arne Slot Drops Major Hint Over Liverpool’s New Vice-Captain

Arne Slot Confirms Liverpool Vice-Captain Decision Behind Closed Doors Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already chosen his new vice-captain, though he’s keeping the identity close to his chest — for now. While speculation continues to swirl among fans and pundits alike, the man selected already knows his fate, even if his teammates do not. The vice-captain’s...

“It was Amazing!” – Wataru Endo on Returning to Japan in Liverpool’s Pre-Season Victory

Wataru Endo's Homecoming: A Liverpool Dream Realised in Japan For Wataru Endo, the significance of stepping out onto Japanese soil as a Liverpool player was deeply personal and emotionally charged. The 32-year-old midfielder experienced one of football's rarest gifts: a return home at the peak of his professional journey. In front of a passionate crowd...

Liverpool Explore Set-Piece Options with Pre-Season Tactical Tweaks

Liverpool Refine Set-Piece Training in Pre-Season as Title Defence Looms With the Premier League curtain-raiser against Bournemouth less than a month away, Liverpool’s preparations are intensifying. Arne Slot’s side, fresh from lifting the title in May, are using every minute of pre-season to gain marginal advantages ahead of their title defence. One area drawing fresh...

David Lynch voices concern over Liverpool’s centre-back depth

Liverpool’s Centre-Back Concerns: David Lynch Raises a Red Flag Alarming Depth Issues in Defence Liverpool’s centre-back situation has taken a worrying turn, as highlighted by respected journalist David Lynch speaking to Sports Mole. With Jarell Quansah sold to Bayer Leverkusen and Joe Gomez injured mid-preseason, head coach Arne Slot is left with just two senior central...

Arne Slot Drops Major Liverpool Transfer Hint after Defeat to AC Milan

Arne Slot Drops Subtle Transfer Hint Amid Liverpool’s Defensive Woes Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered a telling insight into his current defensive predicament, hinting that reinforcements at centre-back may be imminent. The Reds, fresh off a title-winning campaign under Slot’s leadership, have enjoyed a bold summer in the transfer market, yet defensive depth remains...

Liverpool’s New Signings Begin to Emerge in Pre-Season Training

Florian Wirtz Begins to Settle into Liverpool Training Environment Quiet Start for Liverpool’s New Era Liverpool’s summer has been shaped by joy and heartbreak in equal measure. Arne Slot’s arrival has brought silverware and renewed ambition, yet the tragic loss of Diogo Jota has left a deep emotional imprint. In these circumstances, the usual parade of...