Endo brings pleasing parallels with the Roberson signing; bargain, small club, low expectations, slow start and then bang! Top a class player making a huge impression on the first team and a key factor in delivering silverware. The only gripe is we didn't sign him sooner. Imagine having Endo last year then Henderson and Fabininho lumbering around the pitch chasing shadows, looking sad and confused. Any new manager is inheriting a midfield that looks pretty set for the next 3-4 years and will have plenty of time to source a new DM. I also cannot see Endo kicking up a fuss when we want to start offering shorter-term contracts, either. Unless he or his family ever gets itchy to a move back to Japan then I can see him taking all the time he can get at Liverpool. There has to be a feeling now that he belongs at this level and is making up for lost time.
