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'Embarrassing for everyone' - Harvey Elliott Liverpool situation called out
On Friday, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admitted that Harvey Elliott's loan spell has been 'embarrassing for everyone involved' ahead of the final home game against parent club Liverpool.
An obligation to buy Elliott for £35 million would have triggered after 10 Premier League appearances; however, he has featured only four times in the league for Villa.
Balancing sport and business, Emery stated, 'You are deserving to play, we need your qualities,' while admitting he feels he should apologize to Elliott daily.
Because he played for Liverpool and Villa this campaign, Elliott cannot join another European club this season, leaving him in competitive limbo.
Refusing to detail the decision, Emery called the situation 'very difficult,' with Elliott having made only nine total appearances across all competitions this season.