Garth Crooks has admitted he’s ‘amazed’ Chelsea turned down the chance to sign a current Liverpool midfielder.

Despite the recent blunders in the transfer market, Garth Crooks still can’t believe Chelsea turned down the opportunity to sign a Liverpool player as a youngster. 



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On the back of a standout display against Tottenham on Sunday, Harvey Elliott has earned plenty of plaudits. The 21-year-old netted with a stunning effort from range in a 4-2 win at Anfield. 

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His display has led to high praise from Crooks, who told BBC Sport he’s still ‘amazed’ Chelsea turned down the midfielder as a youngster. 

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“Whatever happened last week between Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp on the touchline at West Ham seems to have fired the player up somewhat,” the pundit said.

“Salah looked as sharp as a razor and keen to prove a point against a Tottenham team that seem to have lost their way.

“At no stage did Spurs look like they were going to get anything out of this match and by the time Harvey Elliott had hit an absolute belter from just outside the box the game was all over.

Not bad for a kid who was turned down at Chelsea because he was too small.

I’m amazed football clubs in England still think in those terms.”

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Speaking on the We Are Liverpool Podcast back in April last year, Elliott opened up about being snubbed by Chelsea as a youngster.

I thought I was finished and I wasn’t going to have a football career.

“I respected their decision, I played Sunday League for a bit with my friends and then I went to Fulham after that.”

It’s fair to say that Elliott is thriving at Liverpool and looks set to have a bright future ahead at Anfield.

The youngster has had a hand in 13 goals in 51 appearances this term and Chelsea may regret not taking a chance on the Englishman.
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