…’s boots…and maybe socks
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Maybe we use the winning money to buy Stoke Citys throw in coach
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Regarding Trey and Rio. Only time will tell if they follow the path of Trent, even Jones. We’ve had preseason performances from the likes of Koumetio, Wilson (wouldn’t have minded him being a bench option but probably not any more), regular season flashes from Bajcetic. But kids rarely turn into solid first teamers, let alone genuine starters. Definitely on the fringes of the first team and absolutely nailed on for both domestic cups. But our recruitment plans should remain the same (which I’m sure they will be).
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Fair point but it feels like there’s something different about Rio. Can’t remember anyone tearing it up at just 16. Maybe Michael Owen?
I think the main thing is protecting him and allowing him to develop, make mistakes, grow etc.
Tricky enough balance to find- bringing in another LW in as Gakpo’s understudy that can protect Rio but not block his progress
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1 step away from being a pervert.
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The guy on the left looks a unit… He bigger than Virgil
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He looks a talent no doubt, but that’s all at the moment.
‘Tearing it up’ I would say it a stretch at this point, Owen was doing it at a young age week in week out in the Prem, Rio has only done it in training and a couple of friendlies.
Nobody outside LFC will even be aware of him at this point.
He does look a level above Wilson, Kent, Ibe, Doak, Bajectic etc, But the way they have fared should lead us all to be patient with him and not expect too much at this stage.
PL Defences are not going to back off and give him time like Yoko-whoever did.
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I’m really glad this guy wears the shirt of LFC…
Wataru Endo: Coming back to Japan as a Liverpool player was a dream come true
Wataru Endo will never forget the pride he felt at captaining Liverpool in his homeland of Japan.
The 32-year-old was given a rousing reception by his compatriots when he was introduced in the second half of the Reds’ 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday.
The occasion was made even sweeter for him as the teammate he was replacing, Virgil van Dijk, handed over the skipper’s armband for him to wear.
"It was an amazing moment for me because I came back to Japan as a Liverpool player. For me, it meant a lot. It was an amazing moment for me.
"First of all, I really appreciate my manager and Virg because of what they have done to me. I think it was a great gesture. I think all Japanese people maybe wanted me to be captain!
“All my family came to watch the game today, so I think they were very excited to watch this game today. I’m happy that I could show this game to my family. They are happy.”
Liverpool fell behind to the J1 League side in the 55th minute after Asahi Uenaka opened the scoring.
Florian Wirtz, however, soon equalised to set the stage for teenagers Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha to turn the Reds’ final game of their Asia pre-season tour around.
“Yokohama is in the middle of the season, so they are very fit,” Endo continued. "I think they played well, especially in the first half.
"It’s not easy for us to beat them but, of course, we needed to show we are Liverpool and we are champions of the Premier League. I’m happy with the result.
“I supported this club actually and I went to [a] trial but I couldn’t join this club. Now I came back here as a player of [Liverpool]. It was a dream-come-true moment.”
Arne Slot revealed during his post-match press conference that Endo’s lone introduction to the Nissan Stadium pitch was a reward for his selfless role in last season’s Premier League title win.
The No.3 came on for the final half an hour against Yokohama and slotted in at the heart of the back line.
“I don’t mind where I play. I just give 100 per cent, even if I play No.6 or centre-back or right-back,” Endo said.
“I played as a centre-back when I played in Japan, so I don’t mind which position I play and I just give 100 per cent every time.”
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I’m confused; were we watching the same game as this clown of a reporter?
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Saw the same report and was just SMDH…
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Curtis rocking the “hit man” look.
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Yeah, the comment saying Ekitike was hooked at half time, what a knobhead, it’s pre-season ffs
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I think he is the same height as Ekitike.
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