Richard Keys has written on his website that he was surprised by the performance of Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott against Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United at Anfield in the Premier League this past weekend.
The beIN SPORT presenter has said that he did not expect Elliott to be as good as he was for Liverpool against Manchester United.
The former Sky Sports presenter has suggested that the 19-year-old, who can operate as a winger or as a midfielder, could become a big player for Liverpool.
Elliott started the match on the right of a midfield-three for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp’s side won the match against United 7-0.
Richard Keys on Harvey Elliott for Liverpool vs Manchester United
Keys wrote: ”In an adrenalin fuelled atmosphere two of his ageing mid-field were fantastic, but Henderson and Fabinho can’t play at those levels every week anymore.
“Klopp has got to recruit in that dept. Elliott surprised me. Perhaps there is a player in there after all?”
Top talent
We are not sure why Richard Keys did not rate Harvey Elliott highly before his performance for Liverpool against Manchester United.
The 19-year-old is a very good player who can play as a winger or as a midfielder.
The teenager has done well for Liverpool when he has been called into action.
Okay, Elliott is not an ‘elite’ player, but he is only 19 now.
You really cannot expect a player at such a young age to become a world-class player.
That Liverpool signed Elliott and that Klopp is playing him in big games shows just how good he is.
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