Liverpool Loan Star Tipped For First Start As Chance Expected

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Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Liverpool out-on-loan attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott has been tipped to make his first start for Valencia in tonight’s Copa del Rey clash against UE Tavernes. Elliott’s fitness struggles, which also saw it claimed he had arrived at Valencia overweight, have further complicated his efforts to establish himself at the club.

There have also been suggestions that manager Javier Aguirre does not consider Elliott part of his plans, casting further uncertainty over the Liverpool loanee’s situation. Spanish outlet Superdeporte have included Elliott in their predicted starting eleven for the cup encounter, potentially handing him his first start since joining Valencia.

The Englishman’s last starting appearance dates back to January this year, when he was on loan at Aston Villa, meaning today’s encounter could finally bring an end to his lengthy wait for another starting berth. Liverpool will also be hoping Elliott can kick on with his Valencia spell from today onwards, with a winter window departure having been ruled out last month.