
Wataru Endo hints at a potential Liverpool return before the season ends after recovering from a foot injury. His selection for Japan's World Cup squad suggests he may be back soon.
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Endo message suggests Liverpool comeback could be close
Wataru Endo has given Liverpool fans hope that we could see him again before the season ends.
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The midfielder has been out since suffering a foot injury against Sunderland on February 11, but his inclusion in Japanâs World Cup squad already hinted that a comeback may not be too far away.
Now the 33-year-old has sent a message that makes next weekâs Anfield finale feel even more interesting.
Writing on X after being named in Japanâs squad, Endo made it clear how much the call-up means after such a difficult recovery period.
The Liverpool midfielder posted: âIâm glad to be in the JAPAN TEAM squad for the World Cup 2026
âItâs an honor to lead this Japan team as the captain.
âIt wasnât an easy way to recover from the injury but I believed in myself to make this happen and will keep working hard to get fit for the games.
âThank you all my teammates,staff and the fans for always being with and supporting me.
âI hope to see you all the LFC fans on the pitch at Anfield next week before going to the World Cup.
Wataru Endo may return to Liverpool before the end of the season, as indicated by his recent message.
Wataru Endo suffered a foot injury while playing against Sunderland on February 11.
Yes, Wataru Endo has been included in Japan's World Cup squad, suggesting his recovery is progressing well.


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That last line is the one Liverpool supporters will focus on, because it suggests Endo expects to be involved in some capacity when we play our final home game.
Slot said in April that Wata was starting to work outside with the rehab team and that Liverpool were hoping he could return before the end of the season.
With only 12 appearances and 455 minutes this campaign, the Japan captain hasnât had the role he would have wanted, and with one year left on his deal, his future naturally feels uncertain.
That makes his Anfield message even more emotional, because being âon the pitchâ could mean a return to action, a post-match farewell, or simply a chance to thank supporters before the World Cup.
Virgil van Dijk called him âsuch an important and respected member of the teamâ after the injury, while Endo later admitted: âI was not crying because it was painful, it was because our fans were singing my song.â
Whatever happens next, Endo has earned that affection.