Harvey Elliott is now a PROBLEM for Arne Slot
Harvey Elliott has created a challenge for Arne Slot. What approach will the Liverpool manager take to deal with this situation?
Harvey Elliott's season has been quite unusual. He played a few minutes in the first match against Brentford, but it wasn't long before he suffered an injury.
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That injury sidelined him for several months. Currently, he's not really back in the game, and so far this season, he has only played a total of 32 minutes in all competitions.
There's not much information available. However, we've had more opportunities to watch Federico Chiesa in action.
Saturday turned out to be quite eventful. Elliott stepped in for the final 14 minutes, as Liverpool sought a victory while playing with just 10 players. His performance was impressive, which has now put Arne Slot in a bit of a dilemma.
Elliott Shines Against Fulham
We were really struck by Elliott's appearance in the game. In just 15 minutes of play, he managed to create two opportunities, win two tackles, and take a shot on goal.
In just 14 minutes of play, Elliott was impressive, generating more scoring opportunities than all but Dominik Szoboszlai, who had 3. Joe Gomez stood out in tackles, winning 4, while Curtis Jones was the only other midfielder able to take a shot. This shows that Elliott made a significant impact in his short time on the field.
We definitely want to see more from him. After all, Jurgen Klopp regarded him as 'the best' player in the team for a stretch of last season.
Not long ago, we thought Elliott might find it tough to rejoin the lineup. The competition for the number 10 position is fierce, and it's challenging to get playing time in this squad, especially when you're trying to regain your form.
However, Elliott has quickly caught up and adjusted. He hasn’t hesitated at all and appears fully prepared to vie for a starting position.
While we expected Elliott to face challenges this season, it turns out that Arne Slot is the one with the dilemma. How will he manage to give playing time to the young midfielder while also ensuring that Szoboszlai, Jones, and the others remain involved in the lineup?
It's a tough situation, but it likely begins with the EFL Cup match against Southampton. Elliott needs to get a good amount of playing time in that game, and if he delivers another strong performance, he'll be seeking to earn additional opportunities.
It's a mystery how Slot manages to fit them all into his schedule.
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