Liverpool Looking to Add Experience to Midfield with Jurgen Klopp’s Comments in Mind
Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Stuttgart and Japan captain Wataru Endo, which would end the long wait for a defensive midfield signing. It has been a summer of change at Anfield with numerous senior players departing for new chapters elsewhere, leaving the squad with a dearth of experienced figures.
Jurgen Klopp highlighted the need for experienced players in his comments ahead of July’s friendly clash with Leicester in Singapore. He spoke of the “super-professional” way in which James Milner was able to help the side see out games and how his absence opened doors for other players. Milner made 332 appearances across eight seasons for the Reds, including 43 in his final campaign of which the vast majority were from the bench.
Liverpool’s midfield has a younger, fresher look to it with the arrivals of Domink Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, but Endo could help redress the balance from an experience perspective. The 30-year-old would become the club’s second oldest midfielder behind Thiago (32) and may be viewed as the type of player Klopp was referring to with July’s Milner comments.
Liverpool Looking to Fill Leadership Void
The Reds are looking to fill the leadership void left by the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho who both left to join the Saudi Pro League last month. James Milner was singled out by the manager as someone who needed replacing from a leadership perspective.
Klopp explained that “how we finished games, it was always James Milner came on, stuff like that, and finished the game pretty much for us in a super-professional way. In the end – the last few weeks and months – maybe he finished more of the games off. We have players for that role, younger players, and it just opens doors and that’s what we need. Yes, we as a group want to put things right.”
The experience and professionalism of Milner were a vital part of the club’s leadership group, which has seen a signficant overhaul with the appointments of Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as captain and vice-captain respectively.
Endo Could be the Answer for Liverpool
Endo could be the answer for Liverpool when it comes to adding experience to their midfield. He is an experienced player who is also captain of his national team and has played in some of Europe’s top leagues. He is also a versatile player who can play in both defensive and attacking roles, which makes him an ideal fit for Klopp’s system.
The Reds have been searching for a defensive midfielder for some time now and Endo could be just what they need. He has all the qualities that Klopp is looking for in a player and could be the perfect addition to the squad.
Conclusion
Liverpool are looking to add some experience to their midfield and Jurgen Klopp’s comments last month could provide an insight into the job he is looking for. The Reds are closing in on the signing of Stuttgart and Japan captain Wataru Endo in a move that would end the long wait for a defensive midfield signing.
Endo could be the answer for Liverpool when it comes to adding experience to their midfield. He is an experienced player who is also captain of his national team and has played in some of Europe’s top leagues. He is also a versatile player who can play in both defensive and attacking roles, which makes him an ideal fit for Klopp’s system.
The Reds have been searching for a defensive midfielder for some time now and Endo could be just what they need. He has all the qualities that Klopp is looking for in a player and could be the perfect addition to the squad.