Arne Motivates Liverpool Players to Push Forward - Reveals Endo's Serious Injury

Liverpool manager Arne Slot encouraged his 'Red' team to continue winning in the league to secure UEFA Champions League qualification next season, while revealing that veteran midfielder Wataru Endo suffered a serious injury. Liverpool returned to form after a 1-0 away victory against Sunderland in the 2025-26 Premier League on February 11, with Virgil van Dijk scoring the winning goal in the 61st minute. The result pushed Liverpool to 42 points from 26 matches, holding 6th place and closing the gap to 5th-placed Chelsea to just 2 points and 4th-placed Manchester United to 3 points. They became the first team to win at Sunderland's home ground this season. After the match, Arne Slot emphasized that Liverpool must win multiple games in the remaining 12 matches to qualify for the Champions League. He praised the team's defensive performance and highlighted the pressure of playing for Liverpool. Regarding Endo's injury, Slot confirmed it appears serious, stating they will assess his condition further but expect a lengthy recovery period, noting how crucial the right-back position has been for the team this season.