Liverpool 'furious' at Harvey Elliott situation with club backed into corner

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Liverpool is reportedly fuming about Harvey Elliott's lack of game time at Aston Villa, with the midfielder having gone more than two months without making a first-team appearance. Elliott joined Villa on loan on September 1, with the agreement including an obligation for Villa to sign Elliott permanently in 2026 upon him reaching 10 appearances for the Midlands club.

Unai Emery recently said that the good performances of Emiliano Buendia, who has revived his Villa career in recent months, is one of the reasons behind Elliott's recent lack of game time. Another theory that has been reported – and seems logical – was that Villa's decision to sign Elliott in the first place was heavily influenced by Monchi, the club's former president of football operations.

Monchi left Villa less than a month after Elliott signed for the club, and disagreements between Monchi and Emery over Villa's transfer targets was reportedly one of the main reasons for his departure. Elliott could be recalled by Liverpool in January (Image: AFP or licensors) Elliott has already made appearances for both Liverpool and Villa, so his only hopes of playing again this term are to break through at Villa or to return to Liverpool and play for Arne Slot's team.