Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that midfielder Harvey Elliott will return to Liverpool for pre-season training ahead of the 2026-27 season after a disappointing loan spell at Aston Villa where he played just 284 minutes. Elliott, 23, struggled this season and will now rejoin his parent club to assess his future with the club. The broader context is that Elliott's career has stalled and this summer will be critical for determining whether he has a future at Liverpool or needs another loan move elsewhere.