# Jurgen Klopp Delighted as Wataru Endo Cleared for Liverpool vs. Bournemouth
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted to hear that new signing Wataru Endo had been cleared to play in the Reds’ game against Bournemouth on Saturday. The club confirmed the news at 1.30pm, with the official team news later revealing he would start on the bench.
Klopp praised the club’s operations team for their quick work in getting Endo ready for the match, saying he did not expect the Japanese defender to be cleared in time. He held a “little meeting” with Endo on the morning of the game to discuss how Liverpool wanted to play.
## Wataru Endo Joins Liverpool
Endo joined Liverpool from Japanese side Shonan Bellmare earlier this week, signing a three-year deal with the club. The 24-year-old is a versatile defender who can play at center-back, right-back, and defensive midfield.
He has made over 100 appearances for Shonan Bellmare since joining them in 2016, and has also won two caps for Japan’s national team. Endo is the first Japanese player to join Liverpool, and Klopp is excited to see what he can bring to the team.
## Klopp’s Reaction to Endo’s Clearance
Klopp was understandably delighted to hear that Endo had been cleared to play in Saturday’s game against Bournemouth. He said: “To be honest, it was absolutely sensational how our operations team did that, it was really quick. We didn’t expect it, but first we got the news he could train, that was good, then we got the news he can be in the squad, and here he is.”
The manager added: “We had a little meeting this morning where I showed him a little bit how we want to play and these kinds of things. Now let’s see if we bring him on or not – but that he’s with us is really good news.”
## Other Injuries and Absentees
Joining Endo on the bench at Anfield is Stefan Bajcetic, who makes the squad for the first time since March following a long-term injury. Thiago has not been passed fully fit, however, while Curtis Jones is absent with a minor ankle issue.
## Conclusion
Jurgen Klopp was delighted to hear that new signing Wataru Endo had been cleared to play in Liverpool’s game against Bournemouth on Saturday. The club confirmed the news at 1.30pm, with the official team news later revealing he would start on the bench. Klopp praised the club’s operations team for their quick work in getting Endo ready for the match, and is excited to see what he can bring to the team. Joining Endo on the bench at Anfield is Stefan Bajcetic, who makes the squad for the first time since March following a long-term injury. Thiago has not been passed fully fit, however, while Curtis Jones is absent with a minor ankle issue.