Harvey Elliott was injured during Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leeds on Sunday.© Instagram
liverpool Teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott said he was overwhelmed with the “love and support” he has received since amputating his ankle in Sunday’s 3-0 win at Leeds. Elliott sustained a serious injury after a challenge from Leeds defender Pascal Struijk, who was remitted after a VAR review. The 18-year-old received a long treatment on the Elland Road pitch before being stretched, leaving players on both teams looking distraught. elliot He was later discharged from a hospital in Leeds and while the full severity of the damage is yet to be confirmed, he will undergo surgery.
“I am of course completely devastated by what happened yesterday in Leeds, but I am absolutely overwhelmed by all the love and support. football World after injury,” Elliott wrote on Instagram on Monday.
“Thank you so much to everyone who reached out or sent messages to me and my family, it means a lot to us.”
“Many thanks to everyone inside Elland Road for the welcome you gave me soon after.”
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Elliott had emerged as a surprise first choice for Liverpool in the early weeks of this season after spending a final stint on loan at second-tier Blackburn.
He made his full Premier League debut in last month’s home win against Burnley and was impressing against Leeds before risking the rest of his season with a 59th-minute tackle from Struijk.
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