From an Failed Trial in Japan to Leading Liverpool — Endo Recalls Unsuccessful Trial at Yokohama Marinos

From an failed trial in Japan to leading Liverpool — Endo recalls unsuccessful trial at Yokohama Marinos

It was the first time Endo played in the Liverpool shirt in his own country as the Premier League champions beat Yokohama 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Soccer-Endo recalls unsuccessful Yokohama trial as he captains Liverpool against hometown club

(Reuters) -Wataru Endo said he could not join Yokohama F Marinos after a trial at the J-League club years ago, after the Japan midfielder returned to his hometown side on Wednesday as a Liverpool player. Read full story

From rejected trial to captain of Liverpool – Endo's homecoming story

Liverpool’s pre-season tour of Asia ended with a heartfelt moment that underlined what it truly means to represent this club.Nearly an hour into our 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan international Wataru Endo entered the pitch in front of a rapturous home crowd.It wasn’t just the setting that made it special — it was the significance of what followed.The 32-year-old was handed the captain’s armband by Virgil van Dijk, a gesture that visibl…