Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC at Anfield in Liverpool, England, October 21, 2023.
Liverpool’s midfield rebuild continues under Jurgen Klopp. Three summer signings started on Saturday afternoon against Everton, with Alexis McAllister supporting Dominik Soboslay and Ryan Gravenberch, all three putting in positive performances in a 2-0 win for the Reds.However, it was a surprise when one of the standout stars came off the bench and was introduced: Harvey Elliott.
In a brilliant display, he forced Jordan Pickford into a save and failed to score with a superb strike from distance.There are signs that a new level has been reached. The latest result was one of his best performances since joining the Everton first team.
The 20-year-old immediately allowed the Reds to thrive, providing a clear change of pace against an 11-man Everton side. In a double substitution that saw the introduction of Darwin Nunes, both played crucial roles from the bench and were equally important in the impact they had on the performance against Newcastle. Elliott’s pressure allowed Mohamed Salah to assist Nunes’ winner.Elliott was a regular part of Liverpool’s best moments, completing 31 of 31 passes in 28 minutes, while his decision-making on the ball was also excellent. The former Fulham academy star has retired but Jurgen Klopp’s ability to deploy him in midfield is starting to pay off.It didn’t take long for the Liverpool manager to start favoring Elliott, who was enjoying his best season at Elland Road in 2021/22 before his injury, in the Midlands. But now he’s back to his best. Perhaps it is a result of the increased competition this season.
