Pre Match Pre Match - Saints (A) - Sunday 2pm

[darkstarexodus]

Like I say, he needs to learn to pace himself.

If he doesn't run himself into the ground, I'm not sure he offers that much, given his form for the club.

 

[Markeh]

It doesn't really matter whether Slot rates Harvey right now. Harvey will prove his worth and put himself in the picture. It's what he does. There were times when he seemed to drop out of Klopp's plans, he always forced himself back in.

i was just writing something similar, never write Elliott off. the boy doesn’t know when he’s beaten

 

[Shay_K]

I have a feeling that Slot doesn't rate Elliott at all.
Danns has a long way to go. I think he's getting a loan move in January, same with Morton.
Or Morton gets sold.

Obviously it all depends on the injury situation or if we make any moves.

Can't imagine either of these starting but It's conceivable that Harvey could make an appearance of of the bench all things considered.

 

[darkstarexodus]

the boy doesn’t know when he’s beaten

 

[Modo]

Can't imagine either of these starting but It's conceivable that Harvey could make an appearance of of the bench all things considered.

It's possible. He'll have the same role Quansah has.

 

[Fabio]

Elliott will do what Elliott does best, and that's make people look fucking stupid.

The boy will be a consistent starter soon enough

 

[Brizzle]

One challenge he will face is that slot seems to like jones as the 8 so elliot could be behind both jones & Szob in the order.

I really rate him though and hope he’s gets some chances as i think slot would love his work rate too

 

[Frogfish]

Elliott will do what Elliott does best, and that's make people look fucking stupid.

The boy will be a consistent starter soon enough

I think there is only one position in that midfield that is up for grabs and Elliott doesn't suit that under Slot. Even if Szobo isn't playing his best at present he still runs his bollocks off up and down the pitch and is a damn good defender too - something Elliott isn't - and Elliott isn't going to surpass Szobo on ground covered either. So we may gain something in attack when he plays but lose in defence.

He's not going to replace either of the double pivot (Gravy & Macca) for sure. And the way Jones is playing he won't dislodge him.

That makes him a backup/sub midfielder for Szobo and Mo. (and if/when Chiesa is ever fit that's another door closed). And if we get a Zubimendi or A.N.Other in January then he drops further down the pecking order with Endo and Morton the pivot backups. Last season he had me won over but that was under Klopp and I'm not sure he will be given that leeway under Slot. He's midfielder #5 at best now and that could be #6 by the end of next transfer window.

 

[The Nomad]

Some rumours that Virgil will not be involved.

 

[Hansern]

First training session is today. Virgil will probably play I reckon. We dont play until Sunday.

 

[Brizzle]

I think there is only one position in that midfield that is up for grabs and Elliott doesn't suit that under Slot. Even if Szobo isn't playing his best at present he still runs his bollocks off up and down the pitch and is a damn good defender too - something Elliott isn't - and Elliott isn't going to surpass Szobo on ground covered either. So we may gain something in attack when he plays but lose in defence.

He's not going to replace either of the double pivot (Gravy & Macca) for sure. And the way Jones is playing he won't dislodge him.

That makes him a backup/sub midfielder for Szobo and Mo. (and if/when Chiesa is ever fit that's another door closed). And if we get a Zubimendi or A.N.Other in January then he drops further down the pecking order with Endo and Morton the pivot backups. Last season he had me won over but that was under Klopp and I'm not sure he will be given that leeway under Slot. He's midfielder #5 at best now and that could be #6 by the end of next transfer window.

I actually think Elliot's work rate is up there with Szobo, he covers a hell of a lot of distance and is a pressing machine.

 

[Brizzle]

Harvey Elliott on track to beat James Milner Premier League record this season

Harvey Elliott's impressive form is evidenced in a stat which James Milner would be extremely proud of.

www.sportbible.com

Of players who played 900 minutes or more, he averaged 11.2km per game.

However, Elliott has smashed that figure in his 16 appearances in the Premier League this season.

The former Fulham youngster has covered a massive 13.2km per 90 minutes, with no otherlayer with five or more appearances running more.

Curtis Jones is closest to Elliott, averaging 12.6km in an impressive campaign.

 

[The Nomad]

First training session is today. Virgil will probably play I reckon. We dont play until Sunday.

I reckon it'll be Gomez (fully rested) and Konate.