Another of Slot’s substitutions has also come in for praise, with Harvey Elliott being singled out for his Anfield cameo.





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After a stop-start season, the youngster’s season recently sprang into life in the Champions League as Elliott grabbed the winner against PSG.

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Prior to his Paris heroics, though, Elliot was being linked with a Liverpool exit, with minutes hard to come by under Slot.

“Arne Slot is using him so Slot would tell you that he’s a massive part of his future and a massive part of Liverpool because he is one of those players who is unlucky.

He’s got to sit there and think I might not feature every game, I might not be involved every week but when I get my opportunity I’m going to make a difference for the club and Arne Slot, that’s a big weapon to have when you’ve got that player on the bench for you.”

Daniel Sturridge praised Elliott for his impact in Paris and the youngster once again made a difference off the bench versus the Saints.

With Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai looking slighly leggy in the first-half, Elliott provided some needed energy and attacking quality to the Liverpool midfield.

The 21-year-old’s attacking impact was a particular highlight, with his positivity on the ball giving the Reds a spark in the final third.



Harvey Elliot stats vs SouthamptonMinutes played45Shots4Accurate passes29/34 (85%)Touches47Passes into final third4Stats via FotMob

Elliott’s Liverpool future remains unclear, but if he can continue to step up when needed – Slot will no doubt want to keep him at Anfield in the coming seasons.