Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?
Harvey Elliott's position at Liverpool looks uncertain following his absence from the matchday squad at Newcastle on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
The latest exclusion of Elliott from Liverpool's squad has raised doubts about his future at Anfield. The 23-year-old midfielder had a mixed loan spell at Aston Villa last season, where he made only nine games and 277 minutes due to Villa not triggering an £35m buy-back clause. Unai Emery described the season as "embarrassing" for all involved, but Elliott's attitude and professionalism impressed everyone, including Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola.
Elliott started Liverpool's first two friendly matches under Iraola, but was subsequently benched in the Premier League opener against Newcastle. His contract ends next summer, and if he doesn't get regular football at Liverpool, he needs to find a new club. Liverpool has not received any offers for Elliott, but the midfielder himself emphasized the need to be selfish and make a decision that is right for him.
This could mean either staying at Liverpool and fighting for his place or moving to a different club, preferably in Europe, to avoid another lost season. With further attacking signings expected at Anfield, the writing may be on the wall for Elliott, who had a successful year with Liverpool in 2024-25, scoring 15 goals and providing 21 assists across all competitions.
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