In an interview, Endo revealed that he had a meeting with Slot to discuss the manager's tactics and understand his vision for the team. He explained that he had tried to adapt to Slot's playing style during the pre-season training camp, where everyone was required to adjust to the new approach.

Endo emphasized that he is willing to play in any position, including centre-back, right-back, or defensive midfielder, and will always give his best for the team. He also mentioned that he had experience playing centre-back in Japan, making him comfortable with the idea of playing in different roles for Liverpool.