Some Liverpool supporters have been left frustrated by James Pearce’s update on Harvey Elliott, with many thinking it means a new signing won’t come in.
Elliott enjoyed a superb season in the Championship last season, shining on loan at Blackburn Rovers.
The 18-year-old chipped in with seven goals and 11 assists for Tony Mowbray’s side, thriving in the second tier thanks to his technical quality and unpredictability on the ball.
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Jurgen Klopp has the option of loaning out Elliott once more this summer, in order for him to gain more experience, but it looks as though that won’t happen.
According to The Athletic‘s Pearce [via LFC Transfer Room on Twitter], the young forward looks certain to take Xherdan Shaqiri’s place in the squad, with the Swiss playmaker expected to move on.
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Liverpool fans react to Pearce’s update on Elliott
Despite Elliott’s obvious talent, these Liverpool fans took to Twitter to react negatively to the news, with some claiming it means a more experienced replacement won’t come in.
“This boy needs minutes and experience in PL. Just filling the bench with teenagers will obstruct their development”
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“Don’t tell me that Elliott is an alternative to Shaqiri and we won’t sign anyone”
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“City signing Grealish, Utd signing Sancho but big bad Liverpool with 18 year old Elliott nice innit”
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“Need a striker and midfielder badly”
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“So basically he’ll also get no game time just like Shaqiri”
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“We’ve got no money”
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“In others words Klopp has no money to spend”
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“We’re absolutely washed next season”
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“We’re done out here”
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