Liverpool have suffered a significant setback with the news that midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to be sidelined until late October due to a fractured foot.
The 21-year-old has had a challenging start to the season, as he hasn’t secured a regular spot under new manager Arne Slot.
To add to his frustrations, Elliott is now likely to be unavailable for around six weeks, as *The Times* reports the full extent of an earlier injury.
Elliott, known for his versatility and skill, has yet to fully meet expectations at Anfield.
This season would have been crucial for him to solidify his place in the team and demonstrate greater consistency.
In better news for Liverpool, Curtis Jones is set to return soon, providing some relief for the squad, which has solid depth this campaign.
Despite Elliott’s absence, Liverpool are expected to manage well, and fans will hope the England Under-21 international can make a strong impact when he returns next month.
Liverpool have started strongly under Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer after joining from Feyenoord.
The Dutch manager has led the Reds to three consecutive Premier League wins, including an impressive 3-0 victory against Manchester United before the international break.
Liverpool will face Nottingham Forest at home on Saturday, aiming for another win to assert themselves as serious title contenders this season.
