Takehiro Tomiyasu, an Arsenal defender, praised his Japan international colleague and Liverpool defensive midfielder Wataru Endo on Instagram.
Wataru Endo of Liverpool and Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal were both in action for Japan in a friendly international on Saturday.
Germany was defeated 4-1 by Japan.
Tomiyasu began his career in central defense.
Takehiro Tomiyasu made an impression on Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo.
Endo, who joined Liverpool from Stuttgart in the summer transfer window for £15.4 million (The Guardian), started in a defensive midfield two position in a 4-2-3-1 system.
And he played well, as Arsenal defender Tomiyasu can see below.
The 30-year-old began the game and played the complete 90 minutes.
Tomiyasu, too, played the full 90 minutes.
Wataru Endo has not had the ideal start to the season at Liverpool.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated publicly that Endo will need time to adjust to the Premier League and the way the Reds play.
However, his performance for Japan against Germany implies that the 30-year-old might be a key player for Liverpool.
Wataru Endo has the potential to be a big hit at Liverpool.
Japan performed admirably against Germany
Endo held his own in the middle of the park and dominated the game.
The 30-year-old is a talented defensive midfielder who works hard and offers everything he has.
We believe Endo will eventually deliver for Liverpool.
This season, Liverpool hopes to win the Premier League title.
Endo has made one league start and two substitute appearances for the Reds.