Liverpool star advised to quit after ‘angry’ reaction and being left ‘visibly upset’

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has made just one brief substitute appearance in the Premier League since his last start for the club, in the FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle

Harvey Elliott has been advised to part ways with Liverpool following an apparent ‘angry’ reaction after the Reds’ victory over Newcastle United.

The England Under-21s star was left on the bench during the win, which saw Arne Slot’s team extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table by 13 points.

Despite being one of the most frequently used players in Jurgen Klopp’s squad last season, Elliott’s current campaign has been one where he has struggled to make a real mark. The midfielder has only managed to make 17 appearances so far, with just 10 in the Premier League and a mere four as part of the starting line-up.

A foot injury kept him out for three months early in the campaign, and he hasn’t been able to secure a spot in Slot’s first XI since his return in December. His last start against Plymouth Argyle saw him concede a penalty, leading to Liverpool’s unexpected FA Cup exit, and he’s only made one brief appearance as a substitute (against Man City) since that defeat.

He finds his way to his preferred central midfield position roadblocked by Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones and Dominic Szoboszlai, with two of that duo being Slot’s first port of call alongside the rejuvenated Ryan Gravenberch.

After being left on the bench for the 12th time this season during the Newcastle match, Tim Sherwood suggested that Elliott was visibly upset. While Sherwood appreciates Elliott’s attitude, he has recommended that the young player leave Anfield.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ Gillette Soccer Special he said: “The trouble is for players like Harvey Elliott, I watched him and I was really impressed with what I saw.

“The other boys are coming onto the pitch, he’s made five subs there, and still no Harvey Elliott and you know, he’s not happy. He sat there and his face was so angry and annoyed.

“I quite admire that. You know, that boy is not going to sit there and just not play.

“He will want to leave that football club, I know it’s a brilliant club if he can fight his way into the team, but if he’s not going to play on a regular basis.

“They’ve got players like that and you need players like that, who want to play and want to affect it. At the moment, a top-quality player like him is sitting there and he’s getting no game time.

“If you don’t play and listen, he would be happy picking up a trophy and a medal but in the end, he will want to contribute a lot more than what he’s done.”

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