Liverpool don suffer fresh injury setback after midfielder Wataru Endo was stretchered off during their 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday night.
The incident happen at the Stadium of Light when Endo twist awkwardly while trying to make a clearance, with his foot appearing to get stuck in the turf.
At first, it surprise many people as the Japan international manage to stand up and even attempt to continue playing.
But it quickly become clear say the issue serious pass wetin first appear.
Medical staff eventually signal for stretcher, and Endo leave the pitch in the 69th minute in visible pain.
How Serious Could the Injury Be?
Ankle injuries vary depending on the extent of ligament damage.
Liverpool medical team no go rush into scanning immediately, as swelling must reduce first before clear assessment fit happen. That process usually take several days.
If na mild (grade one) ligament sprain, recovery fit take around two weeks.
If na moderate (grade two) tear, Endo fit face three to six weeks on the sidelines.
Worst-case scenario — a full ligament rupture (grade three) — fit rule him out for up to three months.
There also dey concern about possible fracture, but at this stage nobody fit confirm anything until full medical examination complete.
The fact say he manage stand up after the incident fit be small positive sign, but the pain wey show as he leave the pitch suggest say the injury no be minor knock.
Why This Injury Dey Costly for Liverpool
Endo was making his first Premier League start of the season against Sunderland.
He was deployed at right-back because Dominik Szoboszlai dey suspended.
Regular right-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley still dey injured, meaning squad depth for that position already thin.
Joe Gomez return from injury and come off the bench, but losing another versatile option no be good news at this stage of the campaign.
What Happens Next?
Liverpool medical staff go monitor the swelling over the next few days before conducting full scan.
Initial assessment go give early indication, but final timeline go depend on scan results.
With Liverpool still competing in the FA Cup, Champions League and pushing for top-five finish in the Premier League, squad depth go be tested heavily.
Arne Slot now face fresh headache as he try balance multiple competitions with limited defensive options.
More updates expected once medical tests confirm the severity of the injury.
This page go dey update as fresh news drop.
