Harvey Elliott have to be probably the most annoyed gamers inside the Liverpool squad given his lack of alternatives that got here earlier than an damage that has halted his progress this season.
Talking in regards to the midfielder, our head coach stated: “We all the time need all of our gamers out there and it was a blow for him and for us that he bought 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 provide him time to return again to his regular stage. I simply spoke about Ibou Konate, who was out from taking part in soccer for perhaps 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 in opposition to 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’ve to take into accounts with Harvey as nicely. 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’ve to provide him time for this as nicely, however I’m very lucky that he’s again, particularly with the quantity of video games arising within the upcoming two, three or 4 months.”
It’s clear from this that there’s actual pleasure from Arne Slot in regards to the impending return of a really proficient participant who has but to have the possibility to shine beneath his stewardship.
Harvey Elliott’s return could possibly be huge for Liverpool
Including an additional physique in the midst of the pitch who’s as proficient because the England Below-21 worldwide can solely be a superb 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 Crimson again in coaching exhibits that we’re not far-off from a triumphant return.
You possibly can view Slot’s feedback on Elliott (from 12:55) by way of Liverpool FC on YouTube:
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