Damien Delaney has warned it is a ‘big ask’ for Harvey Elliott to carry the weight of the Liverpool midfield during a difficult period of form for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Former Crystal Palace defender Delaney added that teenager Elliott has ‘done great’ this season but questioned the eagerness at which many have pinned their hopes on a 19-year-old who is still developing.
Liverpool have endured a lacklustre start to the new campaign, winning just two of their opening six Premier League games before suffering a 4-1 Champions League humbling at Napoli. But one of the very few bright sparks in that poor run has been Elliott, who has featured in every game - starting all but two - and drove an otherwise struggling midfield forward.
