WATARU ENDO had every right to be frustrated.
The arrival of Arne Slot has been positive for most at Liverpool. The Dutchman has the Reds fighting for trophies on four fronts, after all.
Endo (left), 31, wasn't an ever-present under Jurgen Klopp, but he started 20 Premier League games in his debut campaign in England after arriving from Stuttgart. Under Slot, he has started none. His appearances have been limited to the cup competitions, like this four-goal romp against League Two Stanley, 86 places lower than Liverpool in the football pyramid.
The Japan international deputized at center-back and showed his versatility.
While Slot clearly prefers slicker midfielders to the combative Endo, opportunities will come in the second half of the season.
Not just for Endo but for the likes of Federico Chiesa - who capped a fine second-half display with his first goal for the club as well as Jarrell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas and Harvey Elliott.
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