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WHAT HAPPENED?
The midfielder had initially been called up to represent England’s Under-21 team but had to excuse himself from the squad after experiencing discomfort during training. Initially, the nature of the issue wasn’t fully understood, but further medical evaluations have revealed that the young midfielder is suffering from a foot fracture which could potentially keep him on the sidelines until late October, according to The Times.
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Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite being tipped for a major role in this campaign, Elliott’s involvement has been limited and he has managed only seven minutes of game time in Liverpool’s 2024-25 season. He was eager to take advantage of the new opportunities under Arne Slot so that he could shake off the reputation of being a ‘super-sub’, a label he had picked up during the tenure of previous manager Jurgen Klopp.
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GettyWHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
Liverpool have had an excellent start to the season under their new Dutch coach, winning all three of their Premier League matches without conceding a goal. However, it remains to be seen how Slot manages to carry forward the winning momentum with injuries creeping into the squad.
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