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Liverpool midfielder shares some good injury news
TL;DR
Liverpool has faced significant injury challenges this season, including the loss of key players. However, there is positive injury news for at least one player in the squad.
Key points
- Liverpool is facing a tough season with multiple injuries.
- Key players include first and second-choice goalkeepers and a right-back.
- Hugo Ekitike is likely out for a year due to an Achilles injury.
Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder shares some good injury news
It’s been a rough season for Liverpool on the injury front.
Right now they are without their first and second-choice goalkeepers as well as their right-back and several more performers besides. Hugo Ekitike for example will probably be out for a year following his achilles rupture.
But there is some good news on the injury front for one player at least.
Back in February midfielder Wataru Endo suffered a very bad leg injury in an away game at Sunderland. Indeed the 33-year-old had his season ended by the injury blow - which also threatend to scupper his 2026 FIFA World Cup dream.
But now the Japan captain has given an update on his injury status - confirming that he has already begun to run outdoors.
Wataru Endo is back running outside
Furthermore the tireless midfielder has also pencilled in a recovery fixture - Japan’s pre-World Cup friendly against Iceland on May 31.
“I started running outside,” he tells Synchronous.
“It's been a month and a half since I returned to Liverpool from Japan. I'm truly grateful to the two Davids at Liverpool (Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Breen, David and Rehabilitation Fitness Coach Rydings, David) who have been helping me with my rehabilitation, working two days a week to pave the way for my return.”
Q&A
What are the current injury concerns for Liverpool FC?
Liverpool is currently without their first and second-choice goalkeepers, a right-back, and several other players due to injuries.
Who is Hugo Ekitike and what is his injury status?
Hugo Ekitike is a Liverpool player who is expected to be out for a year due to an Achilles rupture.
What positive injury news has been shared by Liverpool?
There is some good news regarding the injury status of at least one player in the Liverpool squad, although specific details were not provided.