Harvey Elliott is hoping that the arrival of Andoni Iraola can give him a “second chance” at success with Liverpool.
The 23-year-old spent last season out on loan with Aston Villa after he fell out of favour with Arne Slot, but the move proved to be a poor one.
The attacking midfielder played just nine times, totalling 277 minutes, under Unai Emery in 2025/26 due to a clause in the deal which meant Villa would have been obliged to sign him for £35 million had he made a 10th appearance.
Elliott made his first appearance for Liverpool in almost a full year for their 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Wrexham in New York. But questions still hang over his future at Anfield amid links with another move away.
Elliott hoping for ‘second chance’ at Liverpool under Iraola
“Everyone knows how much I love the club,” Elliott said after the full-time whistle.
“I’ve supported them from a very young age so the feeling never goes of putting the shirt back on and representing the club. It’s a childhood dream. Every time I put the shirt on I want to give it 100 per cent.
“(Last season) I wanted a new challenge. I wanted to kind of go and explore something, come out of my comfort zone, (something) that I thought personally would take me on as a player.
“Unfortunately it didn’t work out but the way I see it, that was last season. Now I’m here, it’s kind of a second chance, if you want to call it that, especially with the gaffer and new coaching staff coming in, it’s a chance to impress.
“I’m here now and I’m trying to cement my spot in the team or within the squad.”
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