Harvey Elliott has expressed uncertainty about his long-term future at Liverpool following a "very tough" loan spell at Aston Villa. Elliott joined Villa last term, expecting to depart Liverpool permanently, but made only nine appearances due to a clause that would have obligated Villa to a £35 million ($47m) purchase had he played one more game.

Now back at Liverpool for preseason under new head coach Andoni Iraola, Elliott is seeking to impress. He stated, "Truthfully, yes" when asked if he thought his last game for Liverpool had been before the Villa loan, as he "wanted a new challenge." He views his return as "a second chance" and is focused on impressing the new staff.

Elliott acknowledged the mental difficulty of his situation at Villa but expressed no hard feelings, wishing them well. He is now determined to "cement my spot in the team or within the squad" at Liverpool, though he remains "unsure" about his next steps until he has more information. He emphasized his happiness to be back and his desire to play freely and enjoy his football.