Wataru Endo returns to Liverpool from Asian Cup

Wataru Endo has reported back to training at Liverpool, the club has confirmed on social media.

The midfielder has returned to the club after his Japan side were eliminated from the Asian Cup. Japan lost to Iran 2-1 in the quarter-finals.

The 30-year-old joined Liverpool from Stuttgart on a £16.2m fee in the final days of the summer transfer window.

He's taken time to adapt to the Premier League but has since then established himself as an important player for the Reds. He's made 24 appearances for Liverpool so far this season, scoring twice.

Endo is expected to be in contention for the Burnley game on February 10.

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