Harvey Elliot is a player Liverpool do not want to lose. The problem is that the 22-year-old is not shown the trust he needs. So when both Borussia Dortmund and Brighton are waving the possibility of full playing time, it creates uncertainty about the future of the English player.
The attacking midfielder has big ambitions to play his way into the English national team with Tuchel, in the U21 national team Elliot has 22 games with 9 goals. In other words, a basis for taking the step forward at the senior level. Then he needs playing time. At the beginning of this season, Elliot was unlucky with a fracture in his foot, but has since been given playing time at Slot, with 355 minutes in the Premier League.
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In the last month, both Borussia Dortmund and Brighton have shown their great interest in the 22-year-old, on Monday Elliot used his game from the start and goal – against Brighton – to talk about the situation.
“I think I’ve done well this season. It’s been tough with the playing time I’ve been given. I have done my best, and what is happening, is happening. It’s about what’s best for my career. It’s about reflecting and seeing what I can do…,” the Liverpool player told Sky Sports.
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If Liverpool are to keep Harvey Elliot, Slot will probably have to come up with a plan that convinces the 22-year-old.
