Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised his employees for holding Harvey Elliott‘s health ranges excessive, following his match-winning contribution towards Paris Saint-Germain.
It has been a tough season for Elliott, discovering himself on the periphery of Slot’s plans, with extra dynamic midfielders most popular to him.
The 21-year-old produced a shocking cameo at PSG on Wednesday night time, although, scoring the one purpose together with his first contact, simply 47 seconds after approaching.
It signifies that Liverpool take a priceless 1-0 lead with them to Anfield subsequent Tuesday, as they appear to e book a spot within the Champions League quarter-finals.
Talking to reporters, Slot lauded his employees for the work they’ve achieved with Elliott, additionally specializing in a big purpose from the midfielder.
“An enormous second for him,” Slot stated.
“I can perceive that he’s typically pissed off by the taking part in time he will get as a result of he is an efficient participant, he confirmed at Liverpool already that he’s an excellent participant, however he’s in competitors for gamers that I hardly take off.
“So, Dominik Szoboszlai is at all times the one which simply retains on going, he additionally scores targets however he’s so vital for us with all of the working he does.
“And yeah, Mo Salah I feel is sort of key for everybody as properly. So, he has to do it with restricted taking part in time however he simply retains on going.
“I’ve to provide him large compliments for that and in addition my employees as a result of they hold working with him and each time give you nice workout routines so he stays match.
“However it wasn’t solely Harvey, it was additionally the one who assisted, Darwin Nunez, who got here from a troublesome two video games however was completely there once more tonight as a result of from the second he got here in we had been extra of a menace than earlier than.”
It’s the superb particulars that may flip an excellent facet into a fantastic one, and below Slot, Liverpool seem like nailing these small margins.
Elliott might simply be a pissed off determine who isn’t delivering when required, however his head coach has ensured that the complete squad are able to do a job.
As talked about, the 21-year-old isn’t as dynamic because the likes of Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, or as sturdy and fast as Mohamed Salah, however he is a superb squad participant.
Elliott was Liverpool’s best substitute final season, and whereas minutes have been laborious to come back by this time round, his winner on Wednesday outlined his significance.
With out the work of Slot’s employees, the 21-year-old could not have delivered in such an enormous second, particularly if he wasn’t in the precise psychological and bodily area.
Elliott will proceed to have to point out persistence, with others seen as stronger beginning choices, however this sport confirmed that you just by no means know when you may be wanted because the match-winner.
