SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Elliott ready for 'second chance' at Liverpool
After a tough loan at Aston Villa, Harvey Elliott is determined to enjoy his football again.


H. Elliott
player
Player
Harvey Elliott
Age
23
Club
Liverpool
Loan club
Aston Villa
Games for Villa
9
What happened. Harvey Elliott says he is ready for a 'second chance' at Liverpool after a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa, where a £35m purchase clause was not triggered.
- Elliott played only 277 minutes for Villa.
- He has featured in both of Liverpool's pre-season games.
- He wants to impress new manager Andoni Iraola.
“Now I'm here and it's kind of a second chance, if you want to call it.”
— Harvey Elliott
Elliott aims to cement his place in Liverpool's squad under new boss Andoni Iraola.
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