Jurgen Klopp is planning to include Harvey Elliott in Liverpool’s starting lineup for their Europa League clash against Toulouse.
The Reds are focused on Europa League action as they aim for a third consecutive victory in the competition on Thursday.
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Given the upcoming significant match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Klopp is expected to heavily rotate the squad, providing fringe players with the opportunity to shine.
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Harvey Elliott, following an impressive cameo appearance against Everton last Saturday, is among those expected to be given a chance, as per Liverpool ECHO.
Despite being on the field for less than half an hour, the 20-year-old made a significant impact in the match against Everton.
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He injected pace and energy into the game, providing a stark contrast to the slow and ponderous play of some of his teammates. A superb save by Jordan Pickford denied him a brilliant goal.
Harvey Elliott’s performance suggests he would likely have earned a starting spot in this game regardless of his display over the weekend.
Jurgen Klopp has consistently emphasized Elliott’s importance to the squad, and the young England U21 international has certainly proven his worth over the past year.
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As he looks set to be included in Klopp’s Europa League lineup, Harvey Elliott has an opportunity to demonstrate his significance to Liverpool.
If he performs well in this match, it could even open the door to a spot in the Premier League starting XI, as Klopp values and rewards good performances.
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