The Liverpool midfielder scored in the Merseyside derby win against Everton. Liverpool have had a very encouraging start to the 2023-2024 season despite all the chaos they experienced during the summer transfer window.
So far, 12 matches have been played in all competitions. Manchester United’s record boasts 9 wins, 2 draws and only a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, which was involved in a VAR controversy. Jurgen Klopp’s men finished the game with nine men and conceded just one goal at the death. “Liverpool” seems to have rejuvenated. Despite the departure of six senior players and the arrival of four. It may still be the formative stages of the season, but Klopp will already have a good idea of ​​what his best XI will be when everyone is fit. Perhaps the only place where it is not yet clear enough who will be the first choice is the number 6 role, where Alexis Mac Allister has been placed so far.
Then there’s the debate between Argentinian players Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenburch over who works best at left-back. Dominik Szobosbzlai held fast to his position on the right flank. RB Leipzig’s £60m signing has made a remarkable impact. And on the right flank of the attack, Mo Salah’s figures show no signs of diminishing. He already has eight goals and four assists in 11 games. This is why Harvey Elliott’s situation is difficult. Soboslay and Salah’s assignments are two of his best roles. This essentially limits alternative travel in 2023-2024 to 20-year-olds. Four of his 10 appearances so far have been starters, but only once in the Premier League. That led to a 2-2 draw at Brighton, where he was withdrawn at half-time. A start to the season could be difficult for Elliott in the top flight.
In reality, he can be tagged with the nickname “super sub”, which is a bit of a dubious compliment in football. But for this Liverpool team, it should be something of a badge of honour. Given the potential of the Reds up front, a specialist player who can add the desired je ne sais quoi from the bench if they fail to break the team apart is a highly desirable asset. Elliott’s ability to keep the ball in tight spaces and use nimble control helped open up the Blues’ full-backs. It’s no coincidence that Liverpool opened the scoring just 13 minutes after the start. Elliott’s performance earned praise from Klopp icon Jamie Carragher.
The Sky Sports pundit tweeted: “Nunas and Elliot are great off the bench!” wrote. Elliott completed all 31 passes, but only lost one possession. In the long term, the former Fulham man will be hoping to secure a regular starting role at his boyhood club. He’s only in his twenties, but it will be a few more years before he enters his prime. He could prove to be Liverpool’s asset this campaign.
