H. Endo Returns from Injury

H. Endo has returned from injury, playing 45 minutes as center back for Liverpool FC in the Monaco match.

Long Road to Recovery

H. Endo suffered a left ankle injury in February's league match and underwent surgery, continuing his rehabilitation. He was selected for the North American World Cup team and made his comeback in the May 31st friendly match against Iceland, but was substituted out.

Finally Back

When the match was broadcast on U-NEXT's official X, the moment of his return was posted as a video, and fans on X responded with comments such as "Return to the front line, good luck this season!" "Representative retirement, I don't think he'll come back to the Japan team anymore..." "CB with F. Dijk, it's too hot" "Good, finally back!" "Welcome back! I've been waiting for you!" "Finally, our captain has returned!!"

33-year-old H. Endo

H. Endo is 33 years old and has been recovering from a left ankle injury since February's league match.