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title: "Opinion: Returning Harvey Elliott is ready to play key attacking role"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2022-02-13T07:45:00Z"
modified: "2022-02-13T08:08:55Z"
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# Opinion: Returning Harvey Elliott is ready to play key attacking role

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2022/02/12/virals-liverpool-target-youri-tielemans-will-not-extend-stay-at-epl-club/) manager Jurgen Klopp has [admitted](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/feb/09/jurgen-klopp-hails-strongest-squad-no-doubt-of-his-liverpool-reign) that the current Anfield crop is the ‘strongest squad’ during his tenure at the club.

Part of that newfound strength has coincided with the return of attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott – as well as the [signing](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/12527169/luis-diaz-liverpool-sign-porto-winger-on-five-and-a-half-year-deal-for-initial-fee-of-37m) of Colombian winger Luis Diaz.

Having started [three consecutive Premier League games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-elliott/leistungsdaten/spieler/565822) in the early season, the 18-year-old looked primed to play a huge role for the Reds this term.

Seemingly forging a [frightening attacking understanding](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-harvey-elliott-salah-trent-23007814) with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, Elliott’s emergence was cruelly halted by injury.

https://twitter.com/AnfieldWatch/status/1432045398370275347

However, back to full fitness and firing once again, the man recently hailed as [‘immense’](https://www.footballinsider247.com/harvey-elliott-pundit-blown-away-by-immense-liverpool-starlet-after-amazing-teammate-reveal/) by Danny Mills is ready to infiltrate Klopp’s plans.

Following a goalscoring return against Cardiff City, Elliott [impressed off the bench](https://www.sofascore.com/player/harvey-elliott/955245) in the 2-0 victory over Leicester City in midweek.

Now as the [Reds prepare to face Burnley](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60276483) at Turf Moor, the teenager is in contention to start in a midfield trio alongside Fabinho and Thiago.

Despite the availability of Jordan Henderson, the starlet who managed [19 direct goals involvements](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-elliott/leistungsdaten/spieler/565822/plus/0?saison=2020) whilst on loan at Blackburn Rovers last term should be given the nod.

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Although Klopp will likely guard against rushing the talented teen back, Elliott has [defied conventional wisdom before now](https://www.90min.com/posts/harvey-elliott-reacts-to-injury-return-first-ever-liverpool-goal) and this is a perfect opportunity to step up his comeback yet further.

An altogether different option to Henderson, the [£13.5million vaued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/harvey-elliott/marktwertverlauf/spieler/565822) attack-minded midfielder can provide a cutting edge against a side that looks to defend deep and stifle Liverpool.

With the likes of Sadio Mane, Divock Origi and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain also available, just to have an [abundance of options](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-squad-boost-klopp-leader-23078297) is refreshing for Klopp and this team selection will be one of the most intriguing of the season to date.

Predicted XI: Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, [Andy Robertson](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2022/02/11/pundit-praises-great-interaction-between-liverpool-duo/); Fabinho, Harvey Elliott, Thiago; Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino.