Overview

• Elliott completed a deadline-day move to Aston Villa on an initial season-long loan with a reported obligation to buy of around £35 million tied to appearances.
• Liverpool’s head coach praised the 22-year-old’s professionalism and said he is ready to show his quality at Villa Park.
• Slot noted Elliott struggled for minutes last season, starting only two Premier League matches.
• Elliott’s strong summer with England’s under-21s, including five goals and a Player of the Tournament award, helped elevate his market profile.
• With Villa short of options through injuries, Elliott could make his debut as early as this weekend.