Harvey Elliott should be some of the pissed off gamers throughout the Liverpool squad given his lack of alternatives that got here earlier than an harm that has halted his progress this season.
Talking in regards to the midfielder, our head coach mentioned: “We at all times need all of our gamers out there 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 degree. 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 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 now we have to think about with Harvey as nicely. Sure, he’s coaching with us once more however that’s totally different than being on the highest of your recreation instantly once more.
“So now we have to present him time for this as nicely, 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 in regards to the impending return of a really gifted participant who has but to have the prospect to shine beneath his stewardship.
Harvey Elliott’s return may very well be large for Liverpool
Including an additional physique in the course of the pitch who’s as gifted because the England Below-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 prospect is offered to him.
Footage of the boyhood Crimson again in coaching reveals that we’re not far-off from a triumphant return.
You may view Slot’s feedback on Elliott (from 12:55) through Liverpool FC on YouTube:
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