Overview
- Harvey Elliott has made five appearances since his deadline-day loan move and has been left out of the last four Premier League matchday squads.
- Unai Emery said other players are performing better, praised Elliott’s training and attitude, and added that selections are purely tactical.
- The loan contains an obligation to buy set at about £35 million if Elliott reaches 10 games for Villa.
- Local reports quote Emery saying the club will decide on Elliott’s future in January, keeping options open for the second half of the season.
- Separate media reports suggest Villa could discuss sending the loanee back to Liverpool in January, with recent wins and even a youth call-up ahead of him underscoring his limited role.