A classy and much-appreciated gesture from Sunderland fans
As Liverpool fans know all too well, football stadia can unfortunately be cesspits for vile chanting which has no place in society, with the line between banter and hatred being crossed far too often.
However, the Sunderland support showed real class in applauding Endo off the pitch as they recognised the severity of the situation, the total opposite of the treatment that Harvey Elliott received from some in attendance at Elland Road in 2021 after dislocating his ankle.
Those benign sentiments from the Wearside faithful will no doubt be greatly appreciated by the stricken midfielder and everyone associated with LFC. It was a simple gesture of respect, and yet it spoke volumes.
Sadly for Liverpool, it now seems likely that the 33-year-old will join Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley in having his season ended prematurely by a serious injury, and we can only hope that each of them will make a full recovery as swiftly as possible.
With Endo having just under 18 months left on his contract, hopefully we’ll get to see him a few more times in action for a club that he’s served with distinction and impeccable commitment since joining from Stuttgart in 2023.
Lewis Steele praises ‘really classy’ gesture from Sunderland fans during Liverpool victory
