Press conferenceWataru Endo: My idea is very simple - to always help the team

 My idea is very simple: always help the team,” said Wataru Endo as Liverpool enter the Champions League knockout phase.

The Japan international was part of the 24-man Reds squad that travelled to France on Tuesday afternoon for the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday evening.

Endo then took questions from the media at the pre-match press conference, and was asked about his attitude regarding his amount of game time under Arne Slot so far.

“Yeah, it is a little bit tough for me because I don’t play that much,” said the No.3, who has totalled 23 appearances this term – 17 of those from the bench.

“But the thing I can do is help the team. So, my idea is now very simple: I always try to help the team. And if I have a chance to play, I go all in.

“That’s what I’m thinking, always, and I’ll keep doing that.”

Endo continued: “I have had conversations with the manager a few times in the season. He always told me my attitude and what I have done for the team is always unbelievable.

“I feel like he trusts me a lot at the moment and that’s what I always try to [have]. I’m happy to be here. I will keep working hard in training and working hard on the pitch as well.”

Both Liverpool and PSG currently hold 13-point advantages at the top of their domestic leagues.

The Reds automatically advanced to the Champions League’s last 16 by topping the 36-team table in the opening phase, while Wednesday’s hosts had to navigate the play-off round after placing 15th.

Luis Enrique’s team were emphatic winners over fellow French side Brest, however, amassing a 10-0 aggregate result over the two legs.

On facing PSG, Endo said: “Of course, I saw the draw and when I saw the draw I was very excited because PSG are a very good team and they have been playing so well so far.

“I knew it was going to be a very tough game but I think everyone is excited to play against PSG.”