{"id":19515,"date":"2026-07-21T09:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19515"},"modified":"2026-07-21T09:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:47:12","slug":"liverpool-boss-iraola-ready-to-give-second-chance-to-harvey-elliott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=19515","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool boss Iraola ready to give second chance to Harvey Elliott"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Liverpool\u2019s attacking rebuild has created an unexpected opportunity for a returning academy graduate, but his future is still far from settled.
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After a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa, where appearances were limited and a permanent transfer never materialised, the 23-year-old has returned to Merseyside with only one year remaining on his contract.<\/p>\n

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The appointment of Andoni Iraola has offered him something he did not have under Arne Slot: a clean slate.<\/p>\n

Liverpool are reshaping their attacking options after major squad changes, and pre-season could now determine whether the midfielder becomes part of that rebuild or is sold while the club can still command a reasonable fee.<\/p>\n

The coming weeks look crucial for both sides.<\/p>\n

Pre-season will decide Liverpool strategy for Elliott<\/h2>\n

According to Football Insider, Liverpool will give Harvey Elliott the chance to impress Iraola before making a final decision over his future.<\/p>\n

The new head coach is prepared to include him next season if he performs well in training and friendly matches, rather than immediately pushing him towards the exit.<\/p>\n

Elliott returned early and began preparatory work with the under-21 squad, showing that he understands the importance of the opportunity.<\/p>\n

Iraola has also praised his eagerness and confirmed that he will receive a genuine chance during pre-season, according to Liverpool\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n

However, his contract situation adds urgency. A poor pre-season could convince Liverpool to sell rather than risk losing negotiating power as he approaches the final months of his deal.<\/p>\n

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A fresh start for Elliott could solve a squad problem<\/h2>\n

Keeping Elliott would be cheaper than signing another creative squad player.<\/p>\n

He can operate from the right, as a number ten or in midfield, and his technical quality could suit Iraola\u2019s energetic approach.<\/p>\n

The main concern is playing time. Elliott needs regular minutes after a largely wasted year at Villa, and another season spent mainly on the bench would help neither his development nor Liverpool\u2019s planning.<\/p>\n

Versatility is useful, but he must show that he can influence matches consistently.<\/p>\n

Liverpool should judge him on tactical fit rather than last season\u2019s difficult circumstances. If he performs strongly, a new contract and a clearly defined squad role would make sense.<\/p>\n

If not, a permanent transfer is the fairest outcome. Iraola has reopened the door, but Elliott must now prove that he deserves to stay.<\/p>\n

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