Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has reiterated that he will not be leaving the club in January. transfer window, claiming the Premier League leaders are “his club”.
The 21-year-old replaced the Curtis Jones injured halfway through Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Lille on Wednesday with the Reds one goal down thanks to Mohamed Salah’s 22nd goal of the season.
Jonathan David, one of Europe’s most prolific goalscorers and a regular in the transfer gossip columns, leveled the scores despite Lille being reduced to ten men, but Elliott was on hand to seal a seventh straight La Liga win of Champions for Liverpool, who have qualified for the knockout stage. reformatted competition rounds.
Elliott’s future was thrown into doubt earlier this month, amid reported interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and Borussia Dortmund, but hey played down talk he could leave Anfield in the preparation for Wednesday’s game even though he has been on the periphery of Arne Slot’s squad.
And after his match-winning contribution, Elliott doubled down on his stance and confirmed he won’t be leaving. Liverpool anytime soon
“I think it’s pretty clear to be honest … I’m not leaving. I said it in an interview the other day, this is my team,” Elliott said. Amazon Prime. “This is my club, I’m a big fan and we’re in a great position this season. Without saying anything on social media… I didn’t really see all the stuff, but it’s just some stuff that my friends have. he said and was calling me left, right and center asking if I’m going here or here.
“It’s always going to happen in January, especially after being out for a long time and not playing as much as I want. But that’s football.”
Elliott then revealed that he scored the winning goal for Liverpool in a Champions League The night at Anfield was one of his childhood dreams and he detailed how grateful he is to have the opportunity to play for the club he has supported since he was a young child.
“It’s hard to put into words. All my life I’ve dreamed of playing in the Champions League. Not just for my boyhood club, but to play here at Anfield in front of our fans and score as well,” he said.
“It’s a pinch. My family is in the stands as well. It’s an amazing feeling but it’s over now. I just need to focus on the next two games, train tomorrow and make sure I get the game. back to work.
“To be able to play on this team with not only incredible players, but incredible human beings, with a great coaching staff and a great coach behind us. I feel like we’re in the best possible place to achieve great things together.”
