Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott may very well be set to take subsequent step: What it could imply for Reds’ Premier League hopes

It is an thrilling time for Liverpool beneath new supervisor Arne Slot because the Reds shut out a powerful preseason forward of a brand new Premier League season. Whereas changing Jurgen Klopp will probably be a troublesome job, it is a time that offers members of the workforce an opportunity to make a fast impression beneath the brand new boss and one who’s doing so is younger midfielder Harvey Elliott.

Enjoying as a No. 10 to this point beneath Slot in preseason preparation, the 21-year-old may very well be a big a part of the Liverpool setup heading into the brand new season. Coming into his third season of full first-team soccer with the Reds, Elliott can construct off of a powerful finish of the 2023-24 season that noticed him acquire three targets and 6 assists whereas driving the assault. 

Elliott has already proven his perseverance throughout his profession recovering from a severe dislocated ankle which derailed his 2021 season however because the younger midfielder places extra minutes beneath his belt, his expertise to guide the Reds is displaying by way of. In a season the place a goalkeeper may very well be Slot’s first signing at Liverpool, development from his younger gamers is much more vital to proceed the workforce’s trajectory. 

Below Klopp, Elliott was primarily concerned on the left aspect of the midfield so a transfer to central places will assist increase his artistic involvement whereas pacing the aspect. 

“I believe it excites everybody,” Elliott mentioned in the course of the preseason concerning the midfield being the heartbeat of a Slot soccer workforce. “The model, the gamers are all completely different. It is extra about in possession now and the gamers are actually excited. There’s sure patterns and the way in which we play, it is received a great buzz across the workforce and so they’re excited to attempt to apply it in video games.”

Being excited concerning the soccer that you simply play goes a good distance in a workforce’s efficiency, particularly as a younger participant and it is clear that Liverpool are buzzing forward of the brand new season. They’re again within the Champions League with a secure squad and individuals are studying their roles beneath Slot. There’s additionally the additional advantage for younger gamers — this preseason is a crucial one as a result of individuals who took half within the Euros, Copa America, and the Olympics are getting their coaching began later so there’s a chance to make an impression with the primary workforce that will not have been out there usually. 

Elliott is a participant who’s benefited from that himself with Alexis Mac Allister needing an prolonged break after serving to Argentina elevate the Copa America title, and he has run with it. One place the place Elliott additionally excels helps out these younger gamers who’re getting these alternatives as he is not far faraway from the academy himself.

“He’ll assist these younger gamers coming by way of the academy now as a result of he is been there earlier than, he is aware of how it’s and he’ll assist these younger gamers to settle in,” former Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva mentioned about Elliott. “I am actually wanting ahead [to seeing Elliott]. We simply hope that he retains wholesome, he had a foul harm however now it appears that he’s filled with confidence and he’ll play a giant half this season for positive.”

Regardless of his age, Eliott may make his a centesimal Premier League look this season which solely reveals his significance to the Reds. He ended final season with a run of 5 begins in Liverpool’s remaining six matches, scoring one aim and helping 4 extra. That is the Elliott that Slot will need to see out of the gate this season and if he will get that, who is aware of, the Reds might be able to push Manchester Metropolis for the title.