Liverpool star Harvey Elliott has no intention of leaving Anfield despite being starved of game time (Image: GETTY)
attacker has already insisted his loyalties lie at Anfield, despite being starved of game time under . The 21-year-old came off the bench during the closing stages of the first leg of his side’s last-16 showdown with on Wednesday evening and with his first touch as the Reds completed a smash-and-grab in the French capital.
PSG peppered the goal throughout the encounter as they sent 27 shots towards Alisson’s net. But the Brazilian shot-stopper was in scintillating form as he made nine saves to keep the hosts at bay. And Elliott proved to be the hero as he stroked the ball into the back of the net three minutes from the end after being teed-up by Darwin Nunez.
Elliott, who spent almost three months on the sidelines in the autumn due to a broken foot, has now scored in his side’s last three Champions League matches, with the Englishman also getting his name on the scoresheet against Lille and PSV in the group phase.
However, he has only started one match in the competition this term and is yet to be handed a place in the starting line-up for a encounter under Slot.
Elliott was linked with a transfer away from Anfield in January, with question marks remaining over his long-term future given his lack of opportunities. But after notching against Lille in January, he explained: “It is pretty clear to be honest – I am not leaving. This is my team and my club.”
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Liverpool attacker Harvey Elliott popped up with the Reds’ winning goal against PSG on Wednesday (Image: GETTY)
And he added: “I’m a massive fan and we’re in a great position so far this season. I haven’t really seen the chat, but my friends have messaged me and called me about a few things.
“I’ve had conversations with the gaffer, but at the same time I need to understand the situation. The team is flying – we are first in the Premier League and Champions League.
“For me to go in and say I should be starting, it would be silly of myself really. You know what the answer is going to be.
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“I need to stay patient and when I am getting opportunities – however long it is – just enjoy the moment, especially after being injured for three months at the start of the season.
“I just want to enjoy my football and when a chance comes I need to show the gaffer that if I am needed I am ready.”
return to Premier League action at Anfield on Saturday against and will have the chance to move 16 points clear of at the top of the table. The Merseyside giants then welcome PSG to England for the second leg of their Champions League showdown next Tuesday.