Wataru Endo opened up on playing under new Liverpool boss Arne Slot as he drew comparisons between Jurgen Klopp and the Dutchman.
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Endo, who has played most of the matches in the 2024-25 campaign as a central defender under new Reds boss Slot, has spoke about his experience of playing under the Dutch coach, while comparing his tactics to that of former manager Klopp.
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The Japan international said: "I wouldn't say there's a lot of difference – we want to put pressure high. I think the new manager is more stable so he likes the players to stay in their positions how he wants and that's different. But I really enjoy how he plays at the moment and I think everyone enjoys playing his tactics."
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When asked if he is happy playing as a central defender instead of his natural role as a defensive midfielder, the 31-year-old said: "I used to play as a defender when I was 18 to 25 years old so I don't mind if I play centre-back or number six. I just do what I can do.
"I don't discuss with the manager what my position is. Now Joe (Gomez) has got an injury and Ibou (Konate) is just coming back so that's why I played. He also thinks putting me as a defender is a good option to play his tactics so I hope I'm going to get a lot more minutes than before."
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The Merseyside club will be back in action in the Premier League on Tuesday as they take on in-form Nottingham Forest in a difficult away fixture.