Harvey Elliott has delivered a clear message to Liverpool, stating he can’t afford to keep sitting on the bench if he wants to reach his full potential.
The 22-year-old midfielder, who made only two Premier League starts last season, said it’s time to seriously consider what’s best for his career.
In an honest interview with the Daily Mail, Elliott opened up about his frustration and hinted that a move away from Anfield could be on the cards if his situation doesn’t improve.
“It’s just a situation that me and the team on my behalf have to have a conversation about,” he said. “I’m coming to an age now where I’m 22, I’m going to be 23 next season, and I don’t really want to be wasting years of my career, because it’s a short career.”
Elliott made it clear he wants to continue growing as a player and is willing to make tough decisions if needed. “I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself and the best player I can be. If that’s to go somewhere else, then it’s a decision I’m going to have to make and I just need to see what happens.”
While he hasn’t shut the door on staying at Liverpool, the message was clear: he won’t sacrifice his development for sentiment. “Nothing makes me want to leave,” he added. “I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But as I said, most importantly, it’s about what’s best for my career. I just need to make that decision.”
Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool future now depends on how the club responds to his concerns. Despite being frustrated with his limited role, he remains respectful toward the club and manager Arne Slot, who led the team to a Premier League title.
“The boss is the boss,” Elliott said. “He’s the man in charge and he’s the reason we’ve won the league, because of his decisions. His decision was not to start me.”
Elliott’s only two league starts came after Liverpool had already clinched the title, making his lack of minutes even more glaring. His technical ability and versatility are clear, but regular game time has been hard to come by in a competitive midfield lineup.
With the summer transfer window approaching, all eyes will be on whether Elliott stays and fights for a spot, or looks elsewhere to get the minutes he needs. The club now faces a tough challenge, either convince him he’ll play more or risk losing a talented young player determined to make the most of his career.
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