Jurgen Klopp to Start Harvey Elliott in Liverpool’s Europa League Clash with Toulouse
Liverpool is gearing up for another Europa League encounter against Toulouse, and Jurgen Klopp is expected to include Harvey Elliott in the starting lineup. With an upcoming crucial match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Klopp is likely to field a heavily rotated team, providing fringe players like Elliott an opportunity to shine.
Elliott, the 20-year-old talent, displayed a remarkable performance during a cameo appearance against Everton last Saturday. He has also been part of Liverpool’s starting lineup in both of their previous Europa League matches. This upcoming game offers Elliott another chance to leave a lasting impression.
Elliott is well-prepared for this starting opportunity, as he significantly impacted the game against Everton with his pace and energy. He injected life into a match where his teammates had been moving the ball slowly and ponderously. With a bit of luck, he could have scored a brilliant goal had it not been for an excellent save by Jordan Pickford.
It’s likely that Elliott would have earned a starting position in this game regardless of his performance over the weekend. Jurgen Klopp has consistently expressed his confidence in the young England U21 international. In 2022, Klopp described the 19-year-old as “incredible” and a crucial part of the first-team squad.
Over the past year, Elliott has demonstrated that he deserves this status. However, as he has looked even more promising coming off the bench this season, tomorrow’s match is a valuable opportunity for him to prove his growing importance to Liverpool. Klopp has always made it clear that Elliott is part of his long-term plans, and the player has a real chance to further establish himself in the squad with a strong performance in the upcoming game.