Arne Slot may have to swallow his pride and make January transfer decision he never wanted to - opinion
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Arne Slot might have to admit that he made a big mistake.Things just seemed to go right last season for the Reds, with Slot hardly putting a foot wrong or having to make any tough decisions.This season, though, has been a little different, with the Dutchman having every small detail analysed, given just how poor Liverpool have been. Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis.
Something certainly needs to change, with the January transfer window a good time for this to happen, although some tough choices need to be made.There is one in particular that Slot may have to make which might suggest he made an error before, although he might just have to do it to get Liverpool’s season back on track.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesLiverpool need to recall Harvey ElliottHarvey Elliott was always held in high regard at Liverpool, although he just did not have enough to become a regular in the first-team.He often made an impact off the bench, but this was not enough for him, and rightly so too, with the 22-year-old joining Aston Villa on-loan with an obligation to buy if he plays 10 games. However, he has struggled since moving and found himself left out of the matchday squad on numerous occasions, suggesting Villa are not too keen and it might be best for him to come back.If this is the case, Liverpool should absolutely jump on the opportunity as he might be the exact player they need, with Elliott himself also likely happy to return if things continue.The Reds need a creator, like Florian Wirtz, but they need someone who can do it straight away, and Elliott can do this as he has already proven it in a Red shirt.READ MORE: Liverpool might now have their own version of Angel Di Maria on their hands Who has been Liverpool’s best summer signing?
Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images He knows Slot and the system well, and has a wealth of Premier League experience, meaning he could be the player to get Liverpool scoring goals again and get their season back on track.Slot would have to swallow his pride and admit he made a mistake letting him go, but if he can turn Liverpool’s season around, then he will likely not care one bit.Harvey Elliott could also get his chance on the rightAlthough he could be the number 10 and create from the middle of the pitch, he is also more than capable of playing off the right.And if he arrived early in January, he could get a few chances while Mohamed Salah is away, and perhaps even when he returns due to his downturn in form.His versatility could prove to be a big help, and the fact he is a bit of a fan-favourite only suggests that it is a recipe for success.Liverpool have considered bringing Elliott back already, and based on what he can add, as well as how bad things are going for him at Villa, it seems like a bit of a no-brainer.