Jurgen Klopp Outlines Harvey Elliott’s Next Steps at Liverpool for the Upcoming Season

Jurgen Klopp has detailed what he hopes to see more of from Harvey Elliott at Liverpool next season.

(THE SUN OUT. THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Harvey Elliott of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the fourth goal during the Premier League match between L...

Liverpool were back at their best against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon. After a horrible few weeks, Jurgen Klopp’s side played the most convincingly we’ve seen in a long time.

It’s no accident that this was one of the first games in which Harvey Elliott returned to the starting lineup.

Liverpool has seven points from its last six Premier League matches when Harvey Elliott starts, and only one point when he does not.

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In that time, he has also scored three goals in three starts for Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp discusses what he wants to see Harvey Elliott do more frequently.

It is a small sample size, but there is a case to be made that when Elliott is on the field, Liverpool has better control.

He also poses a stronger creative danger and has demonstrated a goal-scoring potential.

After the game, Jurgen Klopp praised the 21-year-old midfielder.

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“Oh, absolutely. That is typical. Jurgen Klopp responded to BBC MOTD after being asked about Elliott’s comments about not getting enough playing time this season.

Klopp then went on to outline what he wants to see Elliott do more frequently next season.

“Has Harvey Elliott played enough this season? I am not sure. That’s up to me; it’s a few instances like this, and he was amazing, and he needs to be as dominant as he was today. What a fantastic player and goal. I love it. It’s all good. “I will definitely watch that and enjoy it.”

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Harvey Elliott’s stats versus Tottenham

Elliott’s amazing goal against Tottenham brings his total goal contributions this season to 13. That is tied for the most with Alexis MacAllister among Liverpool’s midfielders.

Overall, Elliott delivered an excellent effort on Sunday. He produced the most opportunities and gained the most recoveries while on the field, according to Anfield Index.

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This is exactly what we want to see him do more often.