Harvey Elliott might have a couple of harsh critics with Jurgen Klopp and Lee Carsley as his manager for Liverpool and England Under 21s - but the Reds midfielder says the biggest nitpicker is his father.
Elliott, who scored a brace for the U21s in a thumping win over Northern Ireland on Tuesday, has struggled for starts in big games for Liverpool since his horrific leg break two seasons ago and has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield with four midfield signings this summer.
But the 20-year-old insists he is constantly working on improving his game, especially focusing on adding more goals. And the biggest critic is his father Scott, who travelled up to Anfield for every home match as a Surrey-based supporter even before his son’s move there from Fulham in 2019.
‘He is always trying to push me as hard as he can which is why he’s a great dad,’ said Elliott on his father, who is often seen with a notepad at matches and was also spotted in jubilant celebration when his son scored a late goal at Wolves earlier this season.
‘Social media is social media, it can turn quickly. Everyone can love you or hate you in a matter of minutes. For me I don't focus on it. I listen to the important people around me: my family, the coaches and the players who are all trying to help me out.
‘It is my dad who criticises me the most. There is always something I could have done better. He always wants the best for me. I've had a few chances for Liverpool this season, it is going to be a lot harder to get opportunities. But I'm full of confidence now.’
Elliott, who has featured in all but two Liverpool matches this season but mainly off the substitutes bench, says he is learning from the new Reds midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo, signed for a total of £150million.
‘They've come in and hit the ground running and it's healthy competition now, striving towards the same goal which is winning trophies,’ he added. Everytime someone else plays or I play, the support around me is unbelievable from these lads and I do the same for them as well.
‘We're a team at the end of the day, you can't be frustrated that you're not playing. You have to stay patient and take your opportunity when you get it. These new boys, you can see the quality they have hence why they've been bought for a lot of money. Learning from them is great.’
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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sorry, I disagree with you. i think HE is better and have better display as a team player. He is not a strong defensive player but when Trent was out of form and every opponent is trying to have a go at the right back, the few games I saw Harvey's willingness to track back to help convince me he is well suited for the team
I agree with you bro
Deyeklmu
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is it me or this boy is just good, I mean everytime he is subbed on the team get energy and he is constantly pushing forward. it's either he get the assist or start the dangerous attack. he will soon repflog someone in that mid
Fonacdinpz
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I still think Carvalho was better and we should loaned out Elliot instead of Carvalho..He was more promising talent than Elliot
sorry, I disagree with you. i think HE is better and have better display as a team player. He is not a strong defensive player but when Trent was out of form and every opponent is trying to have a go at the right back, the few games I saw Harvey's willingness to track back to help convince me he is well suited for the team
fucabcelrz
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Eliott u nice I believe you gonna do something wonderful u re improving a lot just wish best of luck u will never walk alone
Cohabdensy
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I still think Carvalho was better and we should loaned out Elliot instead of Carvalho..He was more promising talent than Elliot
hukceilnst
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he has improved a lot in his game, better than Endo wataru.what a good AM he is.
my-blood-is-red
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Trust you will do well, it just a matter of time focus on your goals and you will surely get there 🥰