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Elliott's wasted Villa loan embarrassing - Emery

Elliott's wasted Villa loan embarrassing - Emery

Summary

Harvey Elliott has played very little during his loan to Aston Villa this season, appearing only in four league games. Villa had to buy him permanently if he played ten games but Elliott’s limited playing time means this did not happen.

Key Facts

  • Harvey Elliott, a 23-year-old midfielder, is on a season-long loan from Liverpool to Aston Villa.
  • He has played only 109 minutes and appeared in four Premier League matches for Villa this season.
  • If Elliott had played 10 league games, Villa was required to buy him for £35 million, but this did not happen.
  • Villa wanted Elliott to return to Liverpool in January, but the two clubs could not agree.
  • Aston Villa manager Unai Emery called the situation “embarrassing” and apologized for how the season went.
  • Elliott’s only league start was in September, after which he has not played regularly.
  • Elliott won the Euro 2025 Under-21 championship with England and was named the tournament’s best player.
  • Elliott hopes to break into England’s senior team but faces competition from teammate Elliot Anderson, who has become a regular.
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