Overview
- Aston Villa confirmed Elliott is ineligible to face Liverpool under the terms of his season-long loan.
- The 22-year-old has started one Premier League match and totaled about 97 league minutes, with five appearances across all competitions.
- Multiple outlets report Villa’s £35m obligation becomes active only if Elliott reaches a 10-appearance threshold, which would otherwise allow a return to Liverpool.
- Unai Emery says recent omissions were tactical and linked to adaptation, praising Elliott’s training and commitment but noting his performance has not yet met demands.
- Liverpool are monitoring his situation and inserted buy-back and sell-on protections, as Villa maintain he remains in their plans.