Analysed: How does Wataru Endo compare to each of Liverpool's other failed midfield targets from this summer | English Premier League 2023-24
Liverpool FC has officially announced the acquisition of Wataru Endo from Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart, further fortifying their roster following a season that saw them fall short of securing a top-four position. Notably, the Reds have faced setbacks twice in the transfer market, with Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea FC prevailing in the pursuits of both Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Romeo Lavia from Southampton.
Adding to the intrigue is the fact that the Merseyside Reds had also set their sights on Enzo Fernandez, the previous British record signing for Chelsea FC. This marks a streak of three consecutive disappointments for Liverpool, as they find themselves unable to outmaneuver Chelsea in the fiercely competitive transfer arena.
With the departure of prominent midfield stalwarts including Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, and James Milner in advance of the upcoming season, the English club found itself confronted with a paramount objective: securing adept replacements to not only fill the void but also vie for a coveted Champions League berth in the subsequent year.
While Jurgen Klopp has successfully secured acquisitions in the form of Alexis Mac-Allister from Brighton and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig, the addition of Wataru Endo takes on a pivotal significance for the third and arguably most crucial component of the midfield: the solitary pivot position.
Today, we take a look at how Endo stacks up against the trio of Liverpool's failed transfer pursuits, and whether the Japanese midfielder genuinely holds the key to solving the intricate midfield puzzle that Jurgen Klopp has tirelessly sought to unravel since the commencement of the summer transfer window.
Moises Caicedo stands as the sole exception to outpace
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