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Harvey Elliott had been the one constant.
An ever-present, although not starting every game, he had featured in every Reds match this season up until the 4-1 loss away at Man City at the start of April.
Since that heavy defeat, Jurgen Klopp’s men have gone six games unbeaten to take control of the race for Europa League football, but the 20-year-old had not been involved
Elliott was given an opportunity to show what he could do in the new system against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, making his first appearance in over a month as Liverpool ran out 4-3 winners.
while he conceded he’s also still adapting to the new formation, he’s determined to do all he can to win his place back permanently after being handed
Harvey Elliott:
It's (been) tough (being out of the team), but at the same time the team has been playing well and winning,”
“It's always that situation, the lads who have played have been unbelievable.
“If I'm playing I want to give it my all and stay in the team as much as I can but at the same time I have to reflect on my season personally and I've played a lot and lads are coming back from injury and deserve to play as well.
“If I'm not playing or if someone else is playing, I'm heartbroken but I want to be there for the team and encourage everyone. I am more than happy and grateful to get the opportunity and hopefully I will get a few more before the end of the season. It is up to me to put in the performances to not to be droppable.
“That's all I can do (put in good performances when turned to and impress in training), to keep knocking on the gaffer's door and show him I want to be playing. I have to take a step back and look at the situation and the lads are performing unbelievably well.
“A prime example is Curtis, who has been out for a while, come back in and been exceptional. Lads are getting their opportunities and taking them but I can't be downhearted or annoyed with myself or anyone else, I just have to make sure I am here for the team, go out and put in a good performance.”
He continued: “It's (the new formation) nice, it's more reassuring now I have Trent behind me rather than in the right-back position. For me going into the team it is about making sure I have that effect.
We have changed formation a little bit and we can see it is working. We have scored many goals and we have won games, which is the most important thing, so to be able to do that is great.
“I've not been in the team for a bit so it was new structure to get my head around bit it's easily done as you're training every day and getting it drilled into you every day. The new formation is working well.”
Elliott also revealed the Liverpool dressing room reaction to Jurgen Klopp appearing to injure his hamstring when celebrating Diogo Jota’s winner against Tottenham.
“We're still waiting for the news on that [laughing]. Touch wood he is all okay,” he joked. “I think we all celebrated the goal in the same way so hopefully he hasn't done too much damage.
“He'll be in our prayers. It's just the emotion of the game, to throw away the lead and then score in the last 30 seconds is a wonderful feeling. Touch wood he is okay and can get the recovery he needs!”
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