Elliott Promises to Turn the Tide at Aston Villa

In a bold declaration, Harvey Elliott has vowed to 'put it right' after drawing the ire of Aston Villa's manager Unai Emery. The young talent, who joined Villa Park on deadline day via a loan deal that could become permanent next summer, is eager to improve following a rocky start.

A Challenging Start with Limited Success

Since arriving at Villa, the 22-year-old winger has made three appearances. He made his debut as a substitute against Everton earlier this month and even scored his first goal for the club during a nail-biting penalty shootout defeat in the Carabao Cup against Brentford.

Attempts to Contribute in Tight Matches

In the latest match against Sunderland, Elliott returned to the bench, entering the game with 32 minutes remaining while the score was still level. Aston Villa, despite having a one-man advantage after Sunderland's early red card, struggled to capitalize, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Villa's Struggles Continue

This result leaves Villa yearning for their first win of the season, currently sitting in a precarious 18th place in the Premier League with just three points from five matches—having scored only one goal. It’s a situation Elliott and the team are desperate to remedy.

A Message of Resilience from Elliott

In an inspiring Instagram post after the match, Elliott expressed his determination, stating, "We will keep fighting for you Villans and put it right! Thanks for your incredible support." His sentiment was echoed by former Liverpool teammates who showed their support by liking his post.

Emery's Stark Critique of the Team

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s performance, saying, "We are not playing like we want, we are missing our identity." He emphasized the need for his players to fight for every duel, noting that the squad has to rediscover their confidence and playing style.

Looking Ahead: Europa League Action

Elliott and Villa are set to step onto the pitch once more on Thursday for their Europa League debut against Bologna, followed by a crucial Premier League clash against Fulham on Sunday. With the stakes high, fans are eager to see if Elliott can help steer the team toward victory.