Harvey Elliott to consider future at Liverpool saying he does not want to be “wasting years” in his career on the bench.
Harvey Elliott has said he does not want to be “wasting years” in his career and this summer will weigh up whether to stay at the club.
The 22-year-old only made 18 Premier League appearances for Liverpool last season, 16 of which were as a substitute. He is currently a member of the England team for the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia this summer.
In manager Arne Slot’s first season, the Reds had already won the Premier League, and his only two starts came in losses to Chelsea and Brighton.
Elliott participated in 28 games across all competitions, including six starts, and finished with 5 goals and 3 assists in 822 minutes of play.
In contrast, he scored four goals and dishevelled eleven assists in 53 games, including 27 starts, during the 2023–24 season.
“It’s just a situation that me and the team have to have a conversation about because I’m coming into an age now where I’m 22, I’m going to be 23 next season,” said Elliott when asked if he is considering leaving Liverpool.
“I don’t really want to be wasting years on my career because it’s a short career. You don’t know what’s going to happen.
“I need to reflect. I need to see if I’m content in doing what I’m doing and how can I improve as a player because that’s the most important thing.
“I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself. If that’s to go somewhere else, then it’s a decision that I’m going to have to make and I just need to see what happens.
“Nothing makes me want to leave. I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But most importantly, it’s just about what’s best for my career.”