Aston Villa midfielder Harvey Elliott is enduring an incredibly difficult time under Unai Emery this season, and Fabrizio Romano, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, has confirmed that a way back into the side depends on his performances in training, but he's not happy at the moment.
Elliott joined Villa on loan from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, but the move hasn't quite turned out how many would have expected. Elliott was undoubtedly hoping to make the move in order to play regularly, but he's already being frozen out under Emery.
Emery might have been expecting Elliott to show more in training to suggest that he should be a regular starter, as he was one of the club's big signings in the summer. Although it often takes players time to settle in at new clubs, but to not even be involved in matchday squads is a major concern for Elliott.
Fabrizio Romano: Harvey Elliott Not Happy at Aston Villa
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Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Elliott is not happy at Aston Villa at the moment due to his situation. The respected reporter confirms that a way back for Elliott under Emery will depend on his training performances over the coming weeks and months.
"At the moment, it depends on his performances in training. The situation is still not changing and of course, Elliott is not happy."
In the Premier League this season, Elliott has started just one game, playing a total of 98 minutes. Villa endured a difficult start to the season under Emery, but they've shown signs of turning things around in recent weeks, and as a result, Elliott is finding it difficult to break into the side.
Emi Buendia's form certainly hasn't helped, with the Argentinian enjoying a resurgence this season after seemingly being destined to head through the exit door in the summer. Elliott could take a leaf out of Buendia's book, remain patient, and wait for his opportunity, but it must be incredibly frustrating to not even be involved.
If Elliott was in matchday squads and struggling to make a difference from the bench, then he'd have little leg to stand on, but he's barely even being given the opportunity to express himself in a game situation.