Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: https://www.theathletic.com/tifoirl 📗 Tifo's new book, "How to Watch Football" is now available internationally: https://linktr.ee/tifobook Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder has led them to 30-year-old Wataru Endo from Stuttgart. The Japanese player is captain for the national side, and can also be deployed as a centre back. Liverpool were in the market for both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia but lost out on both players to Chelsea, which has lead them to a surprise signing of Endo. But is he the right fit for what Jurgen Klopp side needs? JJ Bull takes a look. Follow Tifo Football: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TifoFootball_ Facebook: http://facebook.com/TifoFootball Instagram: http://instagram.com/TifoFootball_ Listen to the Tifo Football podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TifoFootPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QIGhqK31Qw1UvfHzRIDA About Tifo Football: Tifo loves football. We create In-depth tactical, historical and geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. We know there’s an appetite for thoughtful, intelligent content. For stuff that makes the complicated simple. We provide analysis on the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, World Cup and more. Our podcasts interview some of the game’s leading figures. And our editorial covers football with depth and insight. Founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. For business inquiries, reach out to tifo@theathletic.com. Music sourced from epidemicsound.com Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com #liverpool #PremierLeague #transfers