Jurgen Klopp has praised Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott after a promising start to the 2022/23 campaign.
The former Fulham prospect has enjoyed solid form for the Anfield-based side, registering three goals in 17 appearances this term, including a fine effort in a 3-0 win over Ajax, one which the manager admitted he’d ” I was not expecting”.
“Very much, since Harvey has [been] playing for the first team he is incredibly consistent. So, he started last year’s season incredibly consistently. He was in the team and was probably a standout player at the beginning of the season,” the German was quoted as saying by liverpoolfc.com.
“Now, in a team that is not in a perfect moment, he has a very consistent season so far. Good for him and very good for us too, who is also scoring now.
“It’s something that he has to involve in his game, definitely. East [against Ajax] I wasn’t expecting on the right foot, but in general scoring goals should be a part of every offensive player on the field. That is what he is doing now, slowly but surely. So yes, very well what he is doing so far.”
While Thiago Alcantara, Bobby Firmino or Alisson Becker can be defended as Liverpool’s standout start to the season so far, it would be unfair to overlook the consistent brilliance of our No.19.
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There are flaws in the teenager’s game, most notably his defensive contributions, he would be remiss not to mention, though the midfielder seems to have stepped up his game since the disappointment of a serious injury stunted his last chance to shine. year.
Also in the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen a clear improvement in Elliott’s ability to engage in ground matchups and cover ground when we lose possession.
That feels like a harsh overall assessment of a player who, fundamentally, regularly delivers mature performances beyond his years, fully justifying Emile Heskey’s prediction that the former Blackburn Rovers loanee will become a ‘terrifying’ star. (as reported by the ex-Red Daily Mail) in the near future.
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