Liverpool have received a difficult injury update after an important member of the squad was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

The development comes during a dramatic round of fixtures that saw Liverpool defeat 5–2. Elsewhere, edged past 3–2 at , while suffered late heartbreak in a dramatic clash with after fighting back from a three-goal deficit only to lose, with a stoppage-time equaliser from disallowed following a review.

Injury Ends Endo’s Season

Liverpool midfielder will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on an ankle injury.

The 33-year-old was forced off the pitch on a stretcher during Liverpool’s 1–0 victory over on February 11. Following medical assessment, the club decided surgery was necessary to repair the damage.

Focus Turns to World Cup Recovery

While the injury rules Endo out of Liverpool’s remaining matches this season, there is still optimism about his long-term recovery.

Japan national team coach confirmed that the midfielder has already undergone the procedure and early reports suggest the operation went smoothly.

Moriyasu explained that the main objective now is to ensure Endo completes a successful rehabilitation program so he can return in time to represent at the next .

According to the manager, the player, his national team staff, and Liverpool are all aligned in their goal of ensuring he regains full fitness before the global tournament.

A Setback for Liverpool

Endo’s absence will be a blow for Liverpool as the experienced midfielder has played an important role in providing balance and defensive stability in the middle of the pitch.

For now, the focus will be on recovery and rehabilitation, with hopes that the veteran midfielder can return stronger and ready for international duty once the World Cup approaches.