Harvey Elliott criticised by Spanish media over Valencia loan start

A Spanish reporter has accused Harvey Elliott of being 'overweight' upon his arrival at Valencia on loan from Liverpool.

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What happened. Harvey Elliott has been accused by a Spanish reporter of being 'overweight' upon his arrival at Valencia on loan from Liverpool. The 23-year-old has teamed up with the LaLiga outfit for 2026/27 after struggling to impress Andoni Iraola in pre-season.

• Elliott is on a season-long loan at Valencia from Liverpool.
• He struggled to make an impression on Andoni Iraola in pre-season.
• The loan follows an abortive stint with Aston Villa last term.

“overweight”

— Spanish reporter

Elliott will look to prove his fitness and form at Valencia after a difficult start to his loan spell.

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