Harvey Elliott loan hell exit route leaves Liverpool with uncomfortable choice

Liverpool find themselves in an uncomfortable position with Harvey Elliott as a season that was meant to offer opportunity has instead drifted into limbo.

The 22-year-old joined Aston Villa on loan from us late in the summer with the expectation that regular football would follow.

Instead, his campaign has stalled to the point where a move away from Europe is now being discussed.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith, formerly of Aston Villa, laid out the stark reality.