Since joining Aston Villa on loan from Liverpool late in the summer transfer window, Harvey Elliott has found regular playing time hard to come by.<\/p>\n
As reported by The Athletic, his loan deal includes an obligation to buy if he reaches 10 appearances this season, with the fee said to be \u00a335 million by Merseyside sources and \u00a330 million according to Midlands outlets. Nearly two months into his spell, however, the 22-year-old has made only five appearances and has gone three consecutive matches without playing, including Thursday\u2019s Europa League defeat to Go Ahead Eagles (Transfermarkt).<\/p>\n
Despite his limited involvement, Elliott has earned praise within the club. Journalist Jacob Tanswell noted that Villa staff have been \u201cimpressed\u201d by his professionalism and positive attitude, qualities that fit Unai Emery\u2019s high standards. After his debut against Everton, Elliott reportedly took the initiative to introduce himself to journalists, while one staff member described him as \u201ca good lad, with a good head on young shoulders.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elliott has acknowledged that his decision to leave Liverpool was \u201cselfish,\u201d motivated by a desire for more consistent minutes, yet breaking into Emery\u2019s starting lineup has proved difficult. Although he showed early promise \u2014 notably scoring in the Carabao Cup win over Brentford \u2014 his involvement has since been limited to short substitute appearances in October.<\/p>\n
Emery also drew attention when he publicly criticised Elliott for a misplaced pass in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland, a comment some observers viewed as unnecessarily severe toward a player still adapting and attempting to add creativity to Villa\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n
With Manchester City visiting on Sunday and Elliott ineligible to face his parent club Liverpool the following week, Emery may opt to rotate his squad and give the midfielder an opportunity to feature.<\/p>\n
Elliott\u2019s patience continues to be tested, but his strong impression off the pitch could soon help him earn more chances to prove himself on it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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