One Liverpool player could be handed a lifeline by Andoni Iraola

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The appointment of Andoni Iraola as Liverpool manager has generated mixed reactions among supporters, but there is one player who is likely to welcome the Spaniard's arrival with open arms.Harvey Elliott spent last season on loan at Aston Villa after seemingly being informed by Arne Slot that he was not part of the club's long-term plans. The England international struggled for regular opportunities at Villa Park, with reports suggesting the club were reluctant to play him extensively due to clauses that could have triggered a permanent transfer should he reach a certain number of appearances or minutes.With a new manager now at the helm, Elliott may view the start of the Iraola era as the perfect opportunity to return and revive his Liverpool career.

And the new manager’s words on giving everyone at the club an opportunity will be music to his ears. For me, you are all new signings and I think we have a lot of quality in our squad, and [I'm] really looking forward to working with them.""Andoni IraolaIraola has built a reputation for placing his trust in young players, something he demonstrated throughout his time at Bournemouth, and he is expected to take a similar approach at Liverpool.

Elliott possesses a similar skill set and could flourish in a setup alongside players such as Florian Wirtz and either Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekitiké.This would allow Elliott and Wirtz to interchange seamlessly, adding greater fluidity to Liverpool's attack and helping shift the creative burden away from the right flank, which has been the team's primary source of attacking play in recent seasons. Time will tell whether the popular man among The Kop can take his opportunity under the new manager.