"Over the last few seasons, Liverpool Football Club had some younger players that were staking a claim to more minutes with the first team. Players like Curtis Jones, Conor Bradley and Harvey Elliott all had several high-point moments where it was easy to see them as part of the long-term future at Anfield. For the first two in that group, that has been the case, whereas it's gotten more complicated for young Harvey."
"Last season, despite limited chances at Liverpool, Elliott showed his worth with some valuable performances and showings, including a winning goal in Paris over PSG in the Champions League. His ability to play on the wing, attacking midfield or a deeper role, meant he was a very valuable super sub asset that could be plugged into a Starting XI in a pinch. He made 28 appearances in all competitions while scoring 5 goals and registering 3 assists."
"It was a loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season, as it looked like a perfect fit for club and player on paper. Unfortunately, games are not played on paper and Elliott has been left to rot. He has only made 6 total appearances for Villa in the 2025/26 season, with only two of those being starts. He has not stepped on the pitch in a competitive match since the beginning of October."
Harvey Elliott, still only 22, moved on loan to Aston Villa with an obligation to buy hoping for regular minutes to continue his development. Elliott had shown value at Liverpool with versatile attacking roles, scoring five goals and three assists across 28 appearances and delivering a Champions League winner against PSG. Despite that pedigree, Aston Villa under Unai Emery have given him only six appearances this season, including two starts, and he has not featured competitively since early October. Emery reportedly views Elliott as not fitting the team's tactical setup, leaving the player without the intended opportunities.
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