Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo has revealed that. He had senior Reds player Javier Mascherano as his role model. When he was a child because despite his short stature. He was able to play as either a midfielder or a strong central defender. He has learned a lot from this incident.
Mascherano is only 1.74m tall but he is fierce, strong and can easily tackle opponents who are 10cm taller. When he was converted to a centre-back at Barcelona. He was able to coordinate with his teammates without any awkwardness. UFABET
That has led the 31-year-old, who is just four centimeters taller than Mascherano. To study the style of play since he played at youth level in Japan. As he himself used to play as a defender.
“I gave Mascherano, he plays as a #6 midfielder and also as a defender.” He said through the network of the ‘English Premier League’.
“Not very tall, but can play both as a midfielder and a center.”
“I’ve been a defender since I was a kid. I’m considered a center back who isn’t very tall, so I’ve studied his game quite a bit.”
“Personally, playing in the Premier League is a dream come true. I watched a lot of the English top flight when I was a kid and dreamed of becoming a player in it.”
“I never thought I would have the chance to play in the same position as Mascherano at Liverpool. And I am so happy that my dream has come true.”
Endo has been a regular in the Carabao Cup over the past two rounds. But has only played 20 minutes in the Premier League and Champions League under Arne Slot.