Liverpool fans hoping for a January boost with Harvey Elliott returning from his loan spell at Aston Villa have just had their hopes firmly dashed.
At a recent press briefing, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot delivered a short but unequivocal message when asked whether Liverpool might bring Elliott back mid-season:
➡️ “Harvey is an Aston Villa player and he’s supposed to be there for the season.”
This statement makes it clear that Slot isn’t planning a recall, despite growing calls from pundits and supporters for Liverpool to take action. The situation has sparked frustration because:
⚽ Elliott has barely featured for Villa — he hasn’t played in the Premier League since early October and hasn’t been named in a matchday squad for weeks.
🧠 Liverpool’s options are limited — FIFA rules generally prevent a player from representing more than two clubs in one season, complicating any attempt to move him elsewhere.
For a player of Elliott’s undeniable talent, it’s a puzzling and frustrating chapter — stuck between two clubs, yet without a clear path forward. And with Slot’s firm stance, it looks like Liverpool won’t see him back at Anfield in January.
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