Phil Thompson says £16m Liverpool player is simply not getting the credit he deserves

Phil Thompson has urged Wataru Endo to receive more credit after the midfielder’s crucial performance for Liverpool against Fulham.

The Japanese international came off the bench to score his first goal for the Reds, bringing the score to 3-3 and allowing Liverpool to go on to claim a vital three points at Anfield.

Signed this summer for £16m from VfB Stuttgart, the midfield general as a left-field signing for many Liverpool supporters despite Endo’s incredible reputation in Germany.

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However, it’s been a slow start to life in the Premier League for Endo, who has seen most of his minutes for the Reds come from the substitute bench.

However, speaking to TalkSport, Liverpool legend Thompson has now suggested that the midfielder deserves more credit after his impressive performance for the Reds against Fulham.

Thompson said on the Japanese international: “Endo scored a superb goal. I don’t think he is getting the credit he deserves when he comes into it.”

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Endo has had a somewhat underwhelming career so far at Liverpool, yet that could all now be changing after the midfielder’s goal against Fulham.

As well as being a quality piece of skill, the goal showed that Endo can offer something for the Reds despite early opinions of the Japanese star being far from favourable.

Indeed, Endo is a brilliant midfielder who can become a key member of Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans in the years to come.

And this weekend could be the start of something wonderful for Endo, who could now be viewed more highly having played a huge role in winning Liverpool three vital points on Sunday.