Harvey Elliott's 'silly' decision, Liverpool's recall options and Unai Emery's opinion
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Harvey Elliott is a two-time Premier League winner and was flying high for Liverpool last seasonHarvey Elliott's drop from a rising star at Liverpool to being axed from the squad at Aston Villa is a surprise. However, he joined Unai Emery's side in the summer on a temporary basis and seems to have fallen off a cliff in the pecking order.READ MORE: Harvey Elliott edges closer to Liverpool return as Aston Villa seek way out of loan dealREAD MORE: Harvey Elliott behaviour at Aston Villa speaks volumes amid nightmare after Liverpool transferHere, the ECHO details the latest in Elliott's career and where he could be headed next.'Silly' decisionElliott had a successful summer away from Liverpool as England defeated Germany 3-2 to win the European Under-21 Championship.
It’s a silly decision from me, to be honest, but it’s just one of them, live in the moment."You do these things, but I forgot the pitch was ridiculously dry and it is the price I have to pay."Thankfully the Liverpool star recovered in time to help lead England to the win against Germany to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet.Recall options for RedsIn short, Liverpool have two options when it comes to Elliott. Or leave him in Villa's reserves.The 22-year-old's loan move included an obligatory purchase clause of £35million if he hit 10 appearances.
Elliott made two appearances for Liverpool this term before joining Villa, therefore his options are limited.Unai Emery's thoughtsFormer Villa chief Keith Wyness reckons Emery doesn't rate Elliott enough to place him in the team. The midfielder has played just 96 minutes of Premier League football since his arrival in Birmingham.Speaking to Football Insider, Wyness admits he is shocked the Villa boss hasn't utilised Elliott as much but believes he is being kept out by current stars shining in the midfield.He said: "I think that’s what’s pointing to him coming back to Liverpool in some way.