Harvey Elliott concern spotted after Wrexham substitution
Harvey Elliott sparked concern during Liverpool's 1-0 pre-season win over Wrexham after being substituted for James McConnell in the second half at Yankee Stadium. The attacking midfielder was spotted with wrapping on his left ankle and headed down the tunnel early, applauding fans as he walked around the pitch while the game continued.
Key Takeaways
- Harvey Elliott left the pitch early after his second-half substitution against Wrexham at Yankee Stadium.
- He appeared to have wrapping around his left ankle and headed into the locker room as the friendly continued.
- Liverpool won 1-0 through Rio Ngumoha's deflected 75th-minute strike, making it two pre-season wins for Andoni Iraola.
- Elliott had created and taken chances before going off, including a 20-yard shot saved by Danny Ward.
What happened to Harvey Elliott against Wrexham?
According to Liverpool.com, Harvey Elliott was replaced by James McConnell in the second half of Liverpool's pre-season friendly with Wrexham in New York. After coming off, he was seen with some kind of wrapping around his left ankle.
Elliott then walked around the pitch and headed into the locker room while the match was still going. He applauded supporters as he slowly made his way around the edge of the stadium, prompting concern that the midfielder may have picked up a knock.
There has been no official confirmation from Liverpool that the wrapping signals a serious injury. Fans following pre-season coverage via Streaming & TV Alerts will be watching closely for any club update before the next friendly.
Did Harvey Elliott contribute before he was substituted?
Yes. The Guardian's match report notes Elliott released teenager Joshua Abe early, only for a heavy first touch to let Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward save at Abe's feet. Minutes after the restart, Lewis Koumas teed Elliott up and his first-time shot from about 20 yards was well saved by Ward.
Rio Ngumoha, introduced at half-time on the right, settled the game in the 75th minute when his shot looped in off Wrexham defender Lewis Brunt. Liverpool won 1-0 in front of 42,204 at Yankee Stadium, a result also covered in The Guardian.
What did Andoni Iraola say after the Wrexham win?
Speaking to the club site, Iraola said Liverpool were "more solid" than in their previous outing and "more a team and more collective," even if the narrow Yankee Stadium pitch limited space. He praised young performers and said senior absentees such as Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Ryan Gravenberch are targeted for first minutes against Leeds United.
Elliott is back with the Reds after a loan at Aston Villa that brought limited game time. Ex-Premier League star Chris Waddle has urged him to use pre-season to gauge Iraola's plans and consider a move if regular minutes do not come. The ankle concern after the Wrexham clash adds another wrinkle to that summer storyline.
Should Liverpool fans worry about Harvey Elliott's fitness?
Caution is fair, but the available reporting stops short of a confirmed injury diagnosis. Elliott was substituted, showed left-ankle wrapping, and left the pitch early while applauding fans. Until Liverpool clarify his status, the safest reading is that staff will assess him after an experimental friendly that Iraola still viewed as a step forward.