One player actually started crying when he decided to leave Liverpool this summer - journalist
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Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say How Harvey Elliott reacted to Liverpool exitNow, an insight into how the first of that trio reacted to his departure has been shared.Speaking on YouTube, journalist Lewis Steele conducted a Q&A when he revealed that Elliott actually cried as he made the trip to Aston Villa.He said: “He [Elliott] spent the whole summer agonising whether he should leave or not, because Liverpool are his boyhood club, and when he was driving to Villa he was in tears because it didn’t quite work out for him at Liverpool.”It’s fair to say that Elliott’s time at Villa Park has thus far failed to bear fruit.There was an expectation he would make a permanent switch once he’d made 10 appearances for the Midlands outfit.However, Unai Emery suggested Elliott won’t be joining them permanently, leaving his long-term future up in the air.How Harvey Elliott fits into Arne Slot’s new Liverpool teamIn turn, it would not be surprising to see the Englishman recalled to Anfield once the January transfer window opens.However, as FIFA rules mean he cannot play for another team this season, a return to the Liverpool squad is his best chance of minutes in the remainder of 2025/26.Previously, Slot has not favoured Elliott, affording him just 360 minutes of Premier League action last term.However, Liverpool have changed their formation in recent weeks, which could benefit the 22-year-old.Elliott could now compete with Alexis Mac Allister for a role as the most advanced midfielder, allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to keep his place on the right, where he has been so effective of late. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox