Jurgen Klopp wishes he would have given Harvey Elliott more playing time for Liverpool this season
Jurgen Klopp admits not giving Harvey Elliott more minutes is his one regret with Liverpool this season - and is adamant he will not risk being banned from his Anfield farewell next week.
READ MORE: 'Definitely not happy' - Jurgen Klopp admits Darwin Nunez problem after Liverpool future speculationAnd with the 21-year-old having four goals and nine assists in the campaign while playing both on the right wing and in the right of the midfield triumvirate, Klopp believes the youngster deserved more game time.
Elliott's strong end to the season has prompted suggestions of a call-up to the England squad for the forthcoming European Championships having shone for the national team's under-21 side this term. Gakpo is another player enjoying a fruitful last few weeks having dislodged Darwin Nunez from the starting line-up. And Klopp has revealed the talks that helped turn the Dutchman's season around should have taken place sooner in the campaign.
"Maybe from my point of view that took too long. That's maybe the case but after that talk he stepped really up and it's really good to see how physically strong he is. He is a good footballer and can play right wing, left wing especially and centre. Smart again, full of confidence, physical strength, he is in a good moment and it's good for us."
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