Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott should start against Leeds United in the Premier League tonight (February 23).
The 18-year-old starlet suffered a horrific ankle dislocation back in September at Elland Road as the Reds beat the Yorkshire club 3-0.
At that point, the teenager was expected to be out until towards the end of the season having made a bright start to the 2021/22 campaign.
However, following unwavering commitment to a gruelling rehabilitation programme, Elliott made an early return to training and subsequently, match action.
Harvey Elliott is back! Also, this training kit😍 pic.twitter.com/jWvYb5lulm
— Liverpool News (@LFCVine) January 19, 2022
Now, having scored on a fairytale return in front of the Kop against Cardiff City, the England youth international has made a successful reintegration into Jurgen Klopp’s plans.
As the Reds prepare for a season-defining period, the game in hand against Leeds United looks to be the ideal fixture for Elliott to tick off one final box from what was an injury nightmare.
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With a huge Carabao Cup final against Chelsea on the horizon, Klopp may be forced into deep consideration over the lineup for a pivotal clash with title race implications.
As the Reds’ are expected to dominate proceedings, for the most part, Elliott’s craft, guile and ball carrying ability makes the teen ideally suited to the challenge posed by Leeds.
Imagine a goal in this one for the talented youngster…
Predicted XI: Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, Naby Keita; Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Divock Origi.
Subs: Caoimhin Kelleher, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones, James Milner, Takumi Minamino, Jordan Henderson, Thiago, Kostas Tsimikas, Sadio Mane.
