Harvey Elliott is edging closer to a return to action for Liverpool as he continues his rehabilitation from a foot fracture.
The 21-year-old has been sidelined since September, after suffering the injury while on duty with England’s Under-21s.
Last month, Elliott expressed optimism about returning to the pitch following the international break.
With Liverpool’s next fixture set for October 20 at Anfield against Chelsea, the young star will be hoping to make his comeback soon.
Slot said on September 13: “Harvey is of course a big disappointment for him but not only for him, also for us because OK, he didn’t play that much in the first three games but he played a lot in pre-season and he showed himself really well so, of course, if he had stayed fit he would have had a lot of playing time in the upcoming fixtures.
“But now he isn’t [fit] and that also gives the chance to someone else.
“So it is, first and foremost, a blow for himself, and then also for us because I think availability is important in the stage of the season when we play seven games in 22 days, I think.
“So, it’s a blow for the both of us but he will work as hard as always to come back in the best possible way.
“He didn’t stay fit unfortunately so he is out for a longer time.”
The start of the season has been tough for Harvey Elliott, despite impressing during Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States.
The midfielder struggled to secure a place in Arne Slot’s starting XI in the early weeks of the campaign.
Elliott’s only appearance so far this season came in the closing moments of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Brentford at Anfield on August 25.
Following the international break in October, Liverpool face a challenging run of fixtures, including matches against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, and Arsenal.
They will then take on Brighton & Hove Albion in both the Premier League and the League Cup, followed by a clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
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