Pep Lijnders has admitted it ‘would be a crime’ not to play Harvey Elliott against Arsenal following an impressive return to training, but revealed Liverpool have no intention of rushing the youngster’s return to first team duty.
The 18-year-old was back in team training on Tuesday having been sidelined since September after suffering a dislocated ankle against Leeds United.
Thursday’s trip to the Emirates will come too soon for the teenager as the Reds’ look to manage him carefully ahead of his return.
