Manager Arne Slot prepared to oversee a double-header, with Liverpool and Bilbao squaring off in consecutive matches—one kicking off at 5pm, the other at 8pm. ..Continue Reading
The back-to-back games gave Slot the chance to field two completely separate lineups, with stars like Salah, Wirtz, and Van Dijk not involved in the first fixture.
Yet, one participant in the opening match failed to win over the crowd.
Even with a 4-1 win on the scoreboard, many supporters were unimpressed by Harvey Elliott’s overall display in the Anfield sun, with some urging the club to sell the 22-year-old.
Elliott scored Liverpool’s fourth goal from close range, following strikes by Nunez, Ngumoha, and Doak that had already put the team in control.
Still, that goal didn’t satisfy critical fans who remained unimpressed by the midfielder’s overall contribution.
Statistically, Elliott was secure on the ball, completing 96% of his passes—including all of his attempted long deliveries.
Nonetheless, his first touch drew criticism online, with observers noting he was dispossessed eight times during the game.
After limited minutes in Slot’s debut season, Elliott’s strong run with England’s U21s this summer has attracted attention, with several top-flight clubs reportedly interested in signing him.
Yet, his display today was enough for many on social media to have their say, with one fan posting: “Harvey Elliott, your days are numbered buddy- s*** performance with no first touch as well. You’re gone pal.” A second followed up adding: “Harvey Elliot’s first touch today is shambles.”
A third pleaded: “Harvey Elliott please leave my club,” with a fourth going on to say: “Harvey Elliott just isn’t good enough for Liverpool.”
“Harvey Elliot is horrible, need to ship him ASAP,” said a fifth, with another calling for the club to “get that 40m for Harvey Elliott already man this guy doesn’t belong here.”
Finally, one fan wrote: “Rio and Wirtz ruined me, Elliott is unwatchable now.”
