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Theo Squires

Why Rio Ferdinand sent text message to Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed he was in contact with Harvey Elliott after the Liverpool starlet dislocated his ankle back in September.

The 18-year-old had enjoyed an impressive start to the season, having shone on loan in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers last year, breaking into Jurgen Klopp ’s first team only for a clumsy tackle from Pascal Struijk to stop his campaign in its tracks after just four appearances.

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