Overview
- Unai Emery says Harvey Elliott’s limited minutes stem from several factors rather than solely Emi Buendia’s form.
- Elliott has made five appearances since his deadline-day loan from Liverpool and has not featured since October 2.
- Villa would be obliged to pay Liverpool £35m if Elliott reaches ten appearances under the terms of the loan.
- He was ineligible to face his parent club at Anfield and was left out of the squads against Manchester City and Bournemouth.
- Emery praises Elliott’s attitude, views him as a No. 10, and points to strong competition in that role with Buendia delivering six goal contributions.