Former Premier League striker Noel Whelan has been lauding Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott.
The 18-year-old has returned to the Reds following a successful loan spell in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers last season.
Having featured heavily during pre-season for Jurgen Klopp’s side the England youth international is expected to play a prominent role in the upcoming campaign.
Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan was full of praise for the teenager’s ability and attitude.
Elliott has been like a new signing for Liverpool in pre-season. Talk about players you want to have at your club, he is one of them. He is a brilliant young player and a good human being. A player who loves his football and is showing great maturity at a young age. You are always representing your club and you can see with the way he plays and acts that he understands that. He understands what it means to be a Liverpool player. He is loving his life right now and fighting hard to be a part of the first team after a great spell on loan at Blackburn. Elliott is exactly the sort of player you need in and around the club.
Klopp has recently alluded to an enhanced responsibility for Elliott, suggesting the starlet could operate in midfield, the forward line and as a striker.
Last season for ex-Fulham academy prospect scored seven goals and registered 11 assists in 41 league outings.
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There’s few who would doubt Liverpool have a truly gifted talent on their hands in Elliott.
Named in Goal’s NXGN 2021 as part of the 50 best wonderkids in football, the £13.5million valued ace looks ready to make an impact this season.
Perhaps as an option off the bench, as well as playing a leading role in domestic cup competitions, Klopp will no doubt be turning to the teen sensation in the near future.