Harvey Elliott sent transfer message as Liverpool star 'deserves another chance'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesHarvey ElliottHarvey Elliott has been tipped to have a "clean slate" under Andoni Iraola after a failed loan move to Aston Villa last term, in which he was seeking more regular game timeHarvey Elliott arrives before the Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa.(Image: Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)Harvey Elliott deserves the chance to have another go at Liverpool after a failed loan spell with Aston Villa. That is the view of ex-Reds striker Emile Heskey.Last season, Unai Emery quickly made it clear that he had no interest in triggering the clause that would see Elliott's move to Villa Park become a permanent deal.

He just didn't fit in the system that Unai Emery was playing.Harvey Elliott struggled for game time at Aston Villa(Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)"So coming back to Liverpool is a clean slate for him to go and then try and find his feet again, because he's a fantastic player."He's shown it with the youth national team, he's shown it at times with Liverpool, popping up at crucial moments and scoring goals."So he's got the ability there. It's whether he wants to be a starter or a bit part player.

That's the thing that Harvey's got to look at."Elliott has been training while on holiday this summer, and Iraola has already stated that he will take a look at every player on the Reds' books when he arrives to take pre-season training.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. 10 role, for sure.Out wide, Elliott lacks pace and isn't going to beat his man that often through speed, but in the center, he has quality.