Overview

• Elliott came on in the 71st minute of Villa’s 0-0 draw at Everton to make his first appearance for the club.
• Liverpool agreed a season-long loan that includes a £35 million obligation to buy, plus buy-back and sell-on protections.
• He described the decision to leave Liverpool as a necessary, selfish choice to progress through consistent first-team football.
• Elliott praised Emery’s detail and man-management and accepts he must compete for a place in a crowded Villa midfield.
• Liverpool teammates publicly backed him by liking and commenting on his post thanking fans after his debut.