This summer, Harvey Elliot was so hot on the U21 European Championship arena as the championship’s best player. Then came the decision to seek playing time outside Anfield, with Arne Slot having limited opportunities. Six months later, the entire Elliot story is deadlocked. Now Arne Slot says they are left paralyzed anyway.
Aston Villa became the next club, on loan with an obligation to buy £35 million, when a certain number of games were reached. This clause has ruined the season for Liverpool’s former great jewel. Since September, Elliot has made five appearances on the pitch for Aston Villa. Coach Emery has been asked before almost every match round why the 22-year-old is not in the matchday squad, the answer has been a bit evasive. At the beginning of January, the Villa coach was completely honest.
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“The problem we have with Harvey is that he is on loan this season and if he plays, we are obliged to buy him. We decided two months ago that we weren’t convinced to sign him and spend the money it would require for a permanent transfer. That’s the only problem. He trains every day, always every day, with a very good attitude and helps us in training. It’s not good for him and not good for us either, but that’s football, and sometimes we have to make decisions that are not good for everyone,” Emery said, according to BBC Sport.
Before Thursday’s big game against Arsenal, Arne Slot is also asked about his player on loan. Aren’t they going to save the 22-year-old?
“If you want to ask questions about an Aston Villa player, you have to ask Unai Emery. Liverpool have no way of calling him back,” Slot said.
Harvey Elliot is clearly on his own.
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