Endo (undisclosed) is close to training with his teammates, according to manager Andoni Iraola, "Waturu is close to train with the group. He will start partially with the group."
Analysis:Endo is off to the USA for the pre-season tour and is receiving even better news, as the Japanese midfielder is close to making a full return. After an injury-filled 2025/26 season, he will look to enter the new campaign fit, even if minutes may be tough to come by either way. That said, he is more of a rotational pick, unused much of the time he was fit last season.
