Leaving Liverpool for Asian Cup in current form is hard – midfielder Wataru Endo

Midfielder Wataru Endo admits the timing of his departure to the Asian Cup is difficult for him. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo admitted it was difficult to leave Merseyside for the Asian Cup just when he had started to really find his form.

The Japan captain, a £16million signing from Stuttgart, started the last six matches as he deputised for the injured Alexis Mac Allister and that regular rhythm undoubtedly helped the 30-year-old find his feet after a tough introduction to English football.