Harvey Elliott have to be probably the most pissed off gamers inside the Liverpool squad given his lack of alternatives that got here earlier than an harm that has halted his progress this season.
Talking concerning the midfielder, our head coach stated: “We at all times need all of our gamers obtainable and it was a blow for him and for us that he received injured for such a very long time, as a result of I feel he has been out for 3 months now.
“Now we even have to present him time to return again to his regular stage. I simply spoke about Ibou Konate, who was out from taking part in soccer for possibly two or three or 4 months as a result of he didn’t play on the finish of the season and didn’t play within the Euros; because of that, his first recreation towards Man United in pre-season wasn’t his finest.
“That’s one thing which is totally regular for a soccer participant, and that is one thing we now have to take into accounts with Harvey as effectively. Sure, he’s coaching with us once more however that’s completely different than being on the highest of your recreation instantly once more.
“So we now have to present him time for this as effectively, however I’m very lucky that he’s again, particularly with the quantity of video games developing within the upcoming two, three or 4 months.”
It’s clear from this that there’s actual pleasure from Arne Slot concerning the impending return of a really gifted participant who has but to have the possibility to shine beneath his stewardship.
Harvey Elliott’s return could possibly be large for Liverpool
Including an additional physique in the course of the pitch who’s as gifted because the England Beneath-21 worldwide can solely be a very good factor and though we all know he’s not match sufficient for the journey to Southampton, a looming return is nice.
After 53 appearances final season, the 21-year-old has solely performed as soon as on this marketing campaign and he’ll be out to make up for misplaced time as quickly as the possibility is offered to him.
Footage of the boyhood Pink again in coaching reveals that we’re not distant from a triumphant return.
You possibly can view Slot’s feedback on Elliott (from 12:55) through Liverpool FC on YouTube:
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