Jürgen Klopp has already cautioned Arne Slot about Harvey Elliott, as the 22-year-old continues to shine at the U21 European Championship.
Elliott netted twice in England’s 2-1 semi-final win over the Netherlands, securing a place in the final against Germany. With four goals in the tournament, he has emerged as a standout performer. Despite his strong form, speculation around his Liverpool future remains, with Brighton, Fulham, West Ham, RB Leipzig, and Fiorentina reportedly monitoring his situation.
Elliott, who only made 28 appearances under Slot during Liverpool’s Premier League-winning 2024/25 season, recently voiced concerns about his playing time. Speaking earlier this month, he emphasized that at 22, approaching 23, he doesn’t want to waste years of his career, calling for reflection on his future and development.
However, Elliott also reaffirmed his love for Liverpool, saying he has no desire to leave the club. But with the recent arrival of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen—who is expected to play a key role—his place in the starting lineup may come under further threat.
Klopp, Liverpool’s former manager, previously highlighted Elliott as one of his biggest regrets, admitting he may not have given the midfielder enough playing time. He praised Elliott’s performances during a crucial injury-hit period and suggested the youngster deserved more starts.
Current boss Arne Slot, meanwhile, acknowledged in May 2025 that Elliott hadn’t played as much as he might have deserved. Slot cited strong squad competition and Elliott’s dip in form following a long injury layoff as reasons for his limited minutes, though he noted the midfielder has recently returned to his best.
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