London: liverpoolthe teen midfielder Harvey Elliot He said he was overwhelmed by the “love and support” he has received since amputating his ankle in Sunday’s 3-0 win. 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 was later discharged from a hospital in Leeds and although the full extent of the damage is yet to be confirmed, he will undergo surgery.
“Of course I am absolutely devastated by what happened yesterday in Leeds, but absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support the entire football world has shown me after the injury,” Elliott wrote on Instagram on Monday.
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 was later discharged from a hospital in Leeds and although the full extent of the damage is yet to be confirmed, he will undergo surgery.
“Of course I am absolutely devastated by what happened yesterday in Leeds, but absolutely overwhelmed by the love and support the entire football world has shown me after the 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.”
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 completed his Premier League debut in last month’s home win against burnley and were impressive against Leeds, before Struijk’s 59th-minute tackle jeopardized the rest of his season.
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