Harvey Elliott has sarcastically wished Jurgen Klopp well after the Liverpool manager injured his hamstring during the team’s victory over Tottenham.
Klopp sprinted down the touchline to confront the fourth official after Diogo Jota scored a late winner, but was upset that Spurs had been awarded a free-kick that led to their equalizer just moments before.
Klopp expressed his anger towards the officials after the game but appeared to injure himself when arguing about the decision to award the free-kick to Spurs.
The 20-year-old also jokingly said that Klopp is in the squad’s “prayers” after he picked up an injury while celebrating on the touchline. He said, via GOAL:
“We’re still waiting for the news on that (Klopp’s injury). Touch wood he is all OK.
I think we all celebrated the goal in the same way so hopefully he hasn’t done too much damage. He’ll be in our prayers.”
Harvey Elliott eager to prove himself at Liverpool
Harvey Elliott has struggled to maintain his ever-present status in the team due to the recent mini-revival in Liverpool’s performance. Elliott was not involved in Liverpool’s previous six games, as Klopp adjusted the team’s formation to include Trent Alexander-Arnold as an inverted full-back when the team is in possession.
However, he was given an opportunity to showcase his skills in Liverpool’s win against Tottenham on Sunday, making his first appearance in over a month. Elliott had been adapting to the new formation, and he admitted that the last month was tough for him personally, but he was determined to win his place back permanently.
He also acknowledged that the other players have been performing exceptionally well. He equaled his career-best total of 42 appearances in a season against Tottenham, and he is expected to be part of Liverpool’s future plans.
The Reds will revamp their engine room this summer, and long-term target Jude Bellingham is unlikely to be among the new senior signings. The team is expected to bring in two or three new midfielders, which could limit Elliott’s game-time next season, but he is already relishing the prospect of fresh competition.
Despite being young, Elliott has proved to be an impressive and integral part of Liverpool’s midfield. Klopp is known for giving young players a chance, and he has high hopes for Elliott. Klopp’s adjustment to Liverpool’s formation allowed Elliott to showcase his skills again, but he still has to prove himself worthy of a permanent spot in the team.
As Liverpool looks towards the future, Elliott will be an essential part of the team’s locker room, but he will face stiff competition from the expected new signings.
Overall, Liverpool’s future looks bright, with a talented young midfielder like Harvey Elliott ready to step up and contribute to the team’s success.
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