Harvey Elliott (signed on loan)

[Mellin]

The unexpected Buendia renaissance means we don’t need Elliot and can use the money elsewhere, I think it’s that simple.

Yep. It's the right decision.

[Ian.]

I wonder if we intended to sell Buendia, then his form has taken us all by surprise. He had a shocking injury and even before that, there’s always been that element of doubt with his ability at the top end of this league. I’m convinced he’s played himself into the role we intended for Elliott.

[Brazilian Villain]

I think it's his hair. And if it is, frankly, I agree.

I thought the same when Rigadon said 'there's something awry'.

[Sexual Ealing]

Once again, BV, we share the same page on the important issues.

[paul_e]

I wonder if we intended to sell Buendia, then his form has taken us all by surprise. He had a shocking injury and even before that, there’s always been that element of doubt with his ability at the top end of this league. I’m convinced he’s played himself into the role we intended for Elliott.

Yep, i think that's exactly what's happening. What's more interesting though is Barkley being used there as well, to the point that I don't think Emery wants Elliott to play that role at all (assuming he wanted him and plans to keep him around). I think we're  trying to turn him into an alternative/replacement for McGinn, in the same way that we're clearly doing with Bogarde to replace Kamara at some point. I hope it's something like that at least because that sort of longer term thinking is something I've wanted to see from us for a very long time.

[Drummond]

I think it's his hair. And if it is, frankly, I agree.

I thought the same when Rigadon said 'there's something awry'.

I hate the word 'awry', I just can't read it to sound as it's  supposed to. And for that reason, I completely agree.

[tony scott]

I wonder if it’s financial, maybe he makes enough appearances before the new year,with out the obligation to buy kicking in.

[ChicagoLion]

It’s not a great look to be honest.

Maybe he will get some straighteners for Christmas.

[PeterWithe]

I think its all down to the very unwelcome hug that Elliott forced on UE at their first meeting in the gym, UE looked appalled, as well he should have. A firm handshake, eye contact and a modest smile, with possibly a reverential bow and he'd be getting game time. He's only himself to blame really.

[LeeB]

I think it's his hair. And if it is, frankly, I agree.

I thought the same when Rigadon said 'there's something awry'.

I go back to my statement a few weeks back that a player in his position needs to go 'short back and sides' as it's football shorthand for 'I mean business'.

[SaddVillan]

Could be we're trying to avoid paying the £35m in this calendar year - UEFA's PSR/SQR rules run 1 Jan-31Dec, so if we can flip it to next year then that might help the financials?

Alternatively - with EmiB, Bogey, Onana and Barkley putting in top performances, and Meatball, Rogers, Kamara and now Tielemans doing the business, do we really need Elliott?

Would we be better off cancelling his loan in Jan and using the £35m to find somebody to provide Ollie with genuine competition up front?

[SamTheMouse]

I feel a bit sorry for the lad, he's a fine player and can't have expected to be left on the sidelines like this. Someone seems to have screwed up, and he's paying the price.

Obviously he's still earning flipping great wodges of cash, which should soften the blow, but still. It's hardly doing his career any good.

[Dave]

Could be we're trying to avoid paying the £35m in this calendar year - UEFA's PSR/SQR rules run 1 Jan-31Dec, so if we can flip it to next year then that might help the financials?

That's the conspiracy theory, but why would Elliott or Liverpool agree for him to take that five month chunk out of his career and agree to that being the plan? Rather than just signing for someone who wants him and and will play him.

[Villan82]

Not sure why but after his first few appearances I just couldn't imagine him in our team and as our form has improved that opinion has been reinforced. Feels like the wrong timing or something.

[PeterWithe]

I feel a bit sorry for the lad, he's a fine player and can't have expected to be left on the sidelines like this. Someone seems to have screwed up, and he's paying the price.

Obviously he's still earning flipping great wodges of cash, which should soften the blow, but still. It's hardly doing his career any good.

Yup, don't think we've covered ourselves in glory here.