Harvey Elliottt says he has no intention of becoming Liverpool's super-sub but insists he does not 'beat himself up' when not starting games.
Elliott's campaign has been notable by a number of eye-catching cameos off the bench
Elliott accepts he will have to be patient as he waits for his chance given the quality within the squad
Elliott says he will not be getting too comfortable with a reputation of being an impact substitute.
Elliott
"I think it’s just about taking that time to analyse the opposition, analyse the players you’re going to be playing against and maybe analyse our players as well, seeing what they’re doing, the things that aren’t coming off,"
"The things they are doing that are coming off, you try and replicate, and maybe try something different as well. For me, it’s just about being aware and focusing fully on the game and the other team especially.
"Seeing where I can exploit the spaces, positions I can pick up. Starting compared with being on the bench it kind of gives you that different view and you are able to sit back and analyse it.
"I don’t really beat myself up over starting as much as I want to but it gives me another opportunity and gives me more detail to look at so when I come on I can apply it and hopefully change the games.
"For me, I don’t really want to be known as a super-sub. It’s a great headline as well, it’s a nice one, but at the same time I want to be in the team.
"It’s time for myself to establish myself in that position again and hopefully get good run of games. But at the same time, I need to be patient as well and maybe be the super-sub as well."
Elliott added:
"But I need to keep enjoying my football, play with a smile and if it’s as a super-sub, then fine, I’ll happily come on and do whatever I can for the team.
"I am just happy to be putting the shirt on but this season I really want to kick on my game.
"[Being a sub] is part of the job to be honest. You look at the squad and we have world-class players, but it’s about making sure I take the opportunities and establish myself.
"When I get these chances to go out and play, I have to make sure I affect the game well and maybe bring something different to the team. I always need to be patient in my career.
"It’s not going to be straightforward. There are always going to be ups and downs, but you just need to keep working hard.
"You see the talent that we’ve brought in and the talent already around the club, and you can go through many, many names! But it’s a healthy competition, healthy relationships between the players, and we are always wanting to drive each other on.
"No-one is being selfish in that aspect of, ‘I want to play’, we are all there to support each other and make a difference when called upon.
"I feel like that’s what is good about this team, we are as a team throughout the whole season, and we’re all together 100%. That’s what makes it special."
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