Harvey Elliott has sent a message to Liverpool supporters after fracturing his foot during the September international break

Harvey Elliott of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Harvey Elliott has sent a message to Liverpool supporters after fracturing his foot during the September international break.

The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks after suffering the setback while away with England Under-21s.

Having withdrawn from the young Lions squad and returned to his club for further medical assessment at the AXA Training Centre, it was revealed that Elliott had sustained a fracture that will likely keep him out of action until the end of October.

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Despite being limited to just one substitute appearances under new head coach Arne Slot so far, the timing is most unfortunate for both player and club as Liverpool prepare for a period which sees them play seven matches in 22 days.

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Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Reds’ clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Slot admitted it was a blow to lose Elliott for a prolonged period just as Liverpool’s schedule intensifies.

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"It's first and foremost a blow for himself but for also for us, availability is important in the stage of the season when we play seven games in 22 days.

He will work as hard as always to come back in the best possible way."

Following Slot’s injury update, Elliott took to Instagram to send a message to supporters after starting on his road to recovery.

Sharing the club’s own injury update on his Instagram story, the midfielder wrote: “Thank you for the support!

See you soon,” accompanied by a red heart emoji.

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Elliott is set to miss Liverpool’s next seven matches until the October international break at least, but is believed to be hopeful of getting back on the pitch following the next scheduled interlude, with the Reds due to meet Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday 20 October.


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