Elliott has been victim of ‘regrettable circumstances’: Villa journalist

Elliott has been victim of ‘regrettable circumstances’: Villa journalist

Harvey Elliott’s Aston Villa move should have been the next big step in his career, but it’s become one of the strangest stories of the season.

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As Liverpool prepare to face Unai Emery’s side, there is still a real sense that the 23-year-old has lost a crucial year through very little fault of his own.

With just nine appearances, one goal and 277 minutes in all competitions, it’s hard to describe this as anything other than wretched luck for a player who simply needed football.

Harvey Elliott situation assessed by Villa journalist

Speaking to This is Anfield, journalist and broadcaster Sam Tighe gave a blunt assessment of Elliott’s season at Villa Park.

Tighe said: “Harvey Elliott is a victim of regrettable circumstances.”

He added: “It is not fair what has happened to him this season and the following two statements ring true with most fans I speak to: 1) Supporters are embarrassed at the mess Villa has created for him, and 2) Harvey has handled himself unbelievably well, all things considered.”